CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/391,729 entitled “SYSTEM, DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING WATER, LIQUIDS, OR BEVERAGES TO A PERSON WHILE SITTING IN A SEAT” filed Jul. 23, 2022, which is incorporated herein by reference, in its entirety.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to systems, devices, and methods for providing water, liquids, or beverages to a person while sitting in a seat, and more particularly a device that can be attached to a seat to provide water, liquids, or beverages in a more readily accessible manner.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The drinking of water provides hydration critical to a person for his or her human body to function properly. Water provides hydration necessary to almost all the major human body systems to function, and helps with body functions such as balancing body fluids, regulating body temperature, moistening tissue, protecting body organs, lubricating joints, carrying nutrients and oxygens to cells, dissolving nutrients and minerals, and helping with flushing waste from the body. Various medical publications and doctors recommend a minimum amount of water per day based on gender, and this amount can be dependent on a number of additional factors such as the outside climate or temperature, amount of physical activity, and additional sicknesses such as a fever, diarrhea, or vomiting.
Certain individuals often have a difficult time drinking a minimum amount of water during the day, which can result in negative health effects as well as dehydration. Often, certain individuals sit in a seat for an extended period of the day. For example, many people perform school, work, an occupation, or a job while sitting in a seat. Additionally, many individuals also work from home, which was amplified due to COVID-19, and this often involves a job while sitting in a seat. Individuals also sit in a seat for a variety of other reasons such as to relax, rest, eat, listen to music, watch television, play videogames, ride in a car, truck, bus, train or airplane, sit at a location such as a campsite, beach, or event, as well as choose to sit for any number of different reasons. In addition to water, people often consume various liquids and beverages while sitting for hydration, taste, enjoyment, refreshment, or other purposes.
Many current water bottles exist to provide hydration by drinking from the water bottle. These water bottles provide different ways to provide hydration where the water bottle is sitting on a flat surface, such as a desk or table, in a cup holder, or on the ground, but often a person must reach with his or her hand in order to reach and grab the water bottle and then continue to use his or her hand to consume the water while drinking. Certain water bottles also have a straw. Water bottles can be heavy for some people when filled, especially water bottles with a larger capacity, as water weighs approximately 3.78 kilograms per gallon or 8.34 pounds per gallon. When the water bottle is sitting on a desk or table, there is potential for i) damage to the desk or table from water residue due to condensation from the water bottle, or ii) damage to the desk, table, or items sitting on the desk or table if the water bottle were to spill or leak. For example, individuals may have a computer, a phone, electronic devices, books, papers, important documents, work documents, school documents, or personal items on a desk or table that could be damaged if the water bottle were to spill. A person may drink from a water bottle next to complex, unique, critical, or expensive equipment that could be damaged if spilling from the water bottle were to occur, resulting in potential significant and expensive damage to this complex, unique, critical, or expensive equipment. Hydration tools exist for individuals with injuries or disabilities where often the water outlet is directly next to or very close to person's mouth or is physically attached to the person or the person's clothing via an object such as a pin. Certain people may have medical conditions, such as dry mouth from Sjogren's syndrome, requiring the person to sip water over a long, extended period of time rather than gulp large amounts of water at one time.
Many hydration tools are associated with activities involving physical activity such as walking, jogging, running, hiking, biking, skiing, or military combat. These hydration tools are generally designed to fit on the body, such as a backpack or waistpack, so that the hydration tool may be worn during the physical activity and water consumed during the physical activity. These hydration tools are designed to be used during the physical activity to allow hydration during the physical activity and generally are placed on the body of the person that is using the hydration tool. Hydration tools exist to provide water through a helmet or hat worn by a person on the head of the person.
Accordingly, there is a need for a system, device, and method for providing water, liquids, or beverages to a person while sitting in a seat, and more particularly a device that can be attached to a seat to provide water, liquids, or beverages in a more readily accessible manner.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to systems, devices, and methods for providing water, liquids, or beverages to a person while sitting in a seat, and more particularly a device that can be attached to a seat to provide water, liquids, or beverages in a more readily accessible manner. The device is configured in such a way that it can be readily attached to a seat, placing the device in an appropriate position on the seat, and support a liquid container to hold water, liquids, or beverages. An attachment or object is used to support the hose so a person can drink from the hose or the mouth piece of the hose from the liquid container. The attachment or object that is used to support the hose allows for positioning the hose in a convenient location for a person to readily access the water, liquids, or beverages with his or her hand while in the seat by reaching, grabbing, and pulling the hose from the attachment or object that is used to support the hose to his or her natural sitting position in the seat, and then drink from the hose or mouth piece. The attachment or object that is used to support the hose can place the hose in a position on the seat that allows for additional excess or slack in the hose so that a person is readily able to pull the hose and the mouth piece to his or her mouth in a natural sitting position and the hose and the mouth piece are able to reach his or her mouth while sitting in the seat. The person has the potential ability to drink hands-free after inserting the hose or mouth piece into his or her mouth. After drinking, the person can return the hose to the attachment or object that is used to support the hose in a position that is not directly on the body of the person. The person can readily access water, liquids, or beverages while seated, and also perform necessary tasks, such as office or school work, while in the seat. The hose is in close proximity to be reached by the person with his or her hands, and also benefits from not being directly on the person, which can cause discomfort, distraction, annoyance, or potentially leaking on a person or his or her clothing. Additionally, the system, device, and method reduce the likelihood that the water, liquids, or beverages can be readily spilled. Similarly, in the preferred embodiment, the hose of the device is not directly in front of the person which can make the seat more difficult to get in and out of the seat as well as can cause discomfort, distraction, annoyance, or potentially leaking on a person or his or her clothing by being in front of the person. The hose may be positioned in such a manner when not drunk from that it would not be visible on potential calls or meetings using video (particularly video calls or meetings from a computer such as used for work or school), video games with a camera to talk with additional people, computer games with a camera to talk with additional people, or any other videocall where a camera is directly in front of an individual person while sitting and the person is talking with other people. The system, device, and method allow the liquid container to be easily changed while leaving the remainder of the device attached on the seat, which is conducive to routine daily use for a person who regularly sits in a seat and needs hydration. The liquid container can easily be removed from the remainder of the device to refill the liquid container with additional water, liquids, or beverages or to clean the liquid container as well as to replace the previous liquid container with a new liquid container. The system and device allow for a method to get air into the hose, allowing the hose to be able to dry out, which helps reduce potential mold and allows the hose to last a longer time before it needs to be cleaned or replaced. This solution allows for the hose to stay clean for a longer period of time, which is helpful to keep clean water, liquids, or beverages for consumption by the person.
Further areas of applicability of the present invention will become apparent from the detailed description provided hereinafter. It should be understood that the detailed description and specific examples, while indicating the preferred embodiment of the invention, are intended for purposes of illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The present invention will become more fully understood from the detailed description and the accompanying drawings, which are not necessarily to scale, wherein:
FIG. 1 is a view of the overall system and the device of the present invention from the back of a seat. The seat in this illustration has an amirest. FIGS. 1-4 represent different views of the same seat.
FIG. 2 is a view of the overall system and the device of the present invention from the front of a seat. The seat in this illustration has an armrest.
FIG. 3 is a view of the overall system and the device of the present invention from the top of a seat. The seat in this illustration has an armrest.
FIG. 4 is a view of the overall system and the device of the present invention from the side of a seat. The seat in this illustration has an armrest.
FIG. 5 is a view of the overall system and the device of the present invention from the back of a seat. The seat in this illustration does not have an amirest. FIGS. 5-6 represent different views of the same seat without an armrest.
FIG. 6 is a view of the overall system and the device of the present invention from the side of a seat. The seat in this illustration does not have an armrest.
FIG. 7 is a view of an example of one embodiment of liquid container 10. FIGS. 7-8 contain additional details of the liquid container 10 and the connections of liquid container 10 to the hose 30 in an enlarged view. Liquid container 10 in FIG. 7 is a container or bottle typically made of plastic, polymers, metal, glass, silicone, composites, or similar material that can hold water, liquids, or beverages. Liquid container 10 is supported by liquid container support 5 with a lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 to hold or contain the liquid container 10 in FIGS. 7-8. FIGS. 7-8 represent different container example types of liquid container 10 to be supported by liquid container support 5 with the lower portion or bag of the liquid container support 5.
FIG. 8 is a view of an example of another embodiment of liquid container 10. FIGS. 7-8 contain additional details of the liquid container 10 and the connections of liquid container 10 to the hose 30 in an enlarged view. Liquid container 10 in FIG. 8 is a container, bladder, or hydration reservoir typically made of plastic, polymers, rubber, silicone, composites, or similar material that can hold water, liquids, or beverages. Liquid container 10 is supported by liquid container support 5 with a lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 to hold or contain the liquid container 10.
FIG. 9 is a view of the overall system and the device of the present invention from the back of a seat with the hose holder 15 that positions the hose 30 in a different position than in FIGS. 1-4. In FIG. 9, the hose holder 15 places the hose 30 in more of a diagonal direction relative to the back of the seat, raising the end height of hose holder 15 and potentially where mouth piece 35 is located. The seat in FIG. 9 is the same seat as in FIGS. 1-4, but FIG. 9 shows a different direction of the hose holder 15 than in FIGS. 1-4. The hose holder 15 in FIGS. 1-6, FIGS. 9-10, FIGS. 14-19, FIGS. 22-23, and FIG. 29 utilizing different illustrations of hose holder 15 are not meant to demonstrate all potential hose holder 15 examples, angles, shapes, lengths, sizes, materials, or substitutes.
FIG. 10 is a view of the overall system and the device of the present invention from the back of a seat with the hose holder 15 that positions the hose 30 in a different position than in FIGS. 1-4 and FIG. 9. In FIG. 10, the hose holder 15 places the hose 30 in more of a vertical direction relative to the back of the seat, raising the end height of hose holder 15 further and potentially where mouth piece 35 is located; for example, raising the end height of hose holder 15 and potentially where mouth piece 35 is located to above the head of the person in the seat. The seat in FIG. 10 is the same seat as in FIGS. 1-4 and FIG. 9, but FIG. 10 shows a different direction of hose holder 15 than in FIGS. 1-4 and FIG. 9.
FIG. 11 is a view of an example of one embodiment of the liquid container 10 utilizing a container or bottle typically made of plastic, polymers, metal, glass, silicone, composites, or similar material that can hold water, liquids, or beverages. FIGS. 11-12 contain additional details of the liquid container 10 and the connections of liquid container 10 to the hose 30 in an enlarged view. Liquid container 10 is supported by liquid container support 5 without a lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 to hold or contain the liquid container 10; instead of placing liquid container 10 into the lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 as in FIG. 7, liquid container 10 is attached to the outside of liquid container support 5 in FIG. 11. FIGS. 11-12 represent different container example types of liquid container 10 to be supported by liquid container support 5 without a lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 to contain liquid container 10.
FIG. 12 is a view of an example of another embodiment of the liquid container 10 utilizing a container, bladder, or hydration reservoir typically made of plastic, polymers, rubber, silicone, composites, or similar material that can hold water, liquids, or beverages. FIGS. 11-12 contain additional details of the liquid container 10 and the connections of liquid container 10 to the hose 30 in an enlarged view. Liquid container 10 is supported by liquid container support 5 without a lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 to hold or contain the liquid container 10; instead of also placing liquid container 10 into the lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 as in FIG. 8, liquid container 10 is only attached to the outside of liquid container support 5 in FIG. 12.
FIG. 13 is a view of an example of the enlarged view seen in FIGS. 7-8, but with the liquid container 10 removed, such as for refilling or cleaning liquid container 10 as well as for replacing the previous liquid container 10 with a new liquid container 10.
FIG. 14 is a view of the overall system and the device of the present invention from the back of a seat with the hose holder 15 attached to the seat. FIGS. 14-17 are views of the preferred embodiment of top seat attachment straps 20, bottom seat attachment straps 25, and hose holder 15 (bottom seat attachment straps 25 are not visible in FIG. 16 given the view; top seat attachment straps 20 are not visible in FIG. 17 given the view). FIGS. 14-29 provide different embodiments of top seat attachment straps 20, bottom seat attachment straps 25, and hose holder 15 than in FIGS. 1-13. The seat in this illustration has an armrest, but the seat in FIG. 14 has a different amirest style than in FIGS. 1-4 and FIGS. 9-10. FIGS. 14-17 represent different views of the same seat with an armrest.
FIG. 15 is a view of the overall system and the device of the present invention from the front of a seat with the hose holder 15 attached to the seat. The seat in this illustration has an armrest.
FIG. 16 is a view of the overall system and the device of the present invention from the top of a seat with the hose holder 15 attached to the seat. The seat in this illustration has an armrest.
FIG. 17 is a view of the overall system and the device of the present invention from the side of a seat with the hose holder 15 attached to the seat. The seat in this illustration has an armrest.
FIG. 18 is a view of the overall system and the device of the present invention from the back of a seat with the hose holder 15 attached to the seat. The seat in this illustration does not have an armrest. FIGS. 18-19 represent different views of the same seat without an armrest. FIGS. 18-19 are views of the preferred embodiment of top seat attachment straps 20, bottom seat attachment straps 25, and hose holder 15 (top seat attachment straps 20 are not visible in FIG. 19 given the view). FIGS. 18-19 provide different embodiments of top seat attachment straps 20, bottom seat attachment straps 25, and hose holder 15 than in FIGS. 5-6.
FIG. 19 is a view of the overall system and the device of the present invention from the side of a seat with the hose holder 15 attached to the seat. The seat in this illustration does not have an amirest.
FIG. 20 is a view of an example of one embodiment of liquid container 10. FIGS. 20-21 contain additional details of the liquid container 10 and the connections of liquid container 10 to the hose 30 in an enlarged view. Liquid container 10 in FIG. 20 is a container or bottle typically made of plastic, polymers, metal, glass, silicone, composites, or similar material that can hold water, liquids, or beverages. Liquid container 10 is supported by liquid container support 5 with a lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 to hold or contain the liquid container 10 in FIGS. 20-21. FIGS. 20-21 represent different container example types of liquid container 10 to be supported by liquid container support 5 with the lower portion or bag of the liquid container support 5. FIGS. 20-21 are views of the preferred embodiment of top seat attachment straps 20, bottom seat attachment straps 25, and hose holder 15 (hose holder 15 is not visible in FIGS. 20-21 given the view). FIGS. 20-21 provide different embodiments of top seat attachment straps 20, bottom seat attachment straps 25, and hose holder 15 than in FIGS. 7-8.
FIG. 21 is a view of an example of another embodiment of liquid container 10. FIGS. 20-21 contain additional details of the liquid container 10 and the connections of liquid container 10 to the hose 30 in an enlarged view. Liquid container 10 in FIG. 21 is a container, bladder, or hydration reservoir typically made of plastic, polymers, rubber, silicone, composites, or similar material that can hold water, liquids, or beverages. Liquid container 10 is supported by liquid container support 5 with a lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 to hold or contain the liquid container 10.
FIG. 22 is a view of the overall system and the device of the present invention from the side of a seat with the hose holder 15 that positions the hose 30 in a different position than in FIGS. 14-17. In FIG. 22, the hose holder 15 places the hose 30 in a lower position on the armrest 205 than in FIG. 17, lowering the end height of hose holder 15 and potentially where mouth piece 35 is located. The seat in FIG. 22 is the same seat as in FIGS. 14-17, but FIG. 22 shows a different position of the hose holder 15 on the seat than in FIGS. 14-17. The hose holder 15 in FIGS. 1-6, FIGS. 9-10, FIGS. 14-19, FIGS. 22-23, and FIG. 29 utilizing different illustrations of hose holder 15 are not meant to demonstrate all potential hose holder 15 examples, angles, shapes, lengths, sizes, materials, or substitutes. FIGS. 22-23 are views of the preferred embodiment of top seat attachment straps 20, bottom seat attachment straps 25, and hose holder 15 (top seat attachment straps 20 are not visible in FIGS. 22-23 given the view). Additional components not visible in FIG. 22 given the view are used in a similar fashion as in FIG. 14.
FIG. 23 is a view of the overall system and the device of the present invention from the side of a seat with the hose holder 15 that positions the hose 30 in a different position than in FIGS. 14-17 and FIG. 22. In FIG. 23, the hose holder 15 places the hose 30 in a position on the front portion of the seat 200, not on the armrest 205, putting hose holder 15 closer to the front of the seat and potentially where mouth piece 35 is located. The seat in FIG. 23 is the same seat as in FIGS. 14-17 and FIG. 22, but FIG. 23 shows hose holder 15 attached to the front portion of the seat, not on the armrest 205 of seat as seen in FIGS. 14-17 and FIG. 22. Additional components not visible in FIG. 23 given the view are used in a similar fashion as in FIG. 14.
FIG. 24 is a view of an example of one embodiment of the liquid container 10 utilizing a container or bottle typically made of plastic, polymers, metal, glass, silicone, composites, or similar material that can hold water, liquids, or beverages. FIGS. 24-25 contain additional details of the liquid container 10 and the connections of liquid container 10 to the hose 30 in an enlarged view. Liquid container 10 is supported by liquid container support 5 without a lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 to hold or contain the liquid container 10; instead of placing liquid container 10 into the lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 as in FIG. 20, liquid container 10 is attached to the outside of liquid container support 5 in FIG. 24. FIGS. 24-25 represent different container example types of liquid container 10 to be supported by liquid container support 5 without a lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 to contain liquid container 10. FIGS. 24-25 are views of the preferred embodiment of top seat attachment straps 20 and bottom seat attachment straps 25. FIGS. 24-25 provide different embodiments of top seat attachment straps 20, bottom seat attachment straps 25, and hose holder 15 than in FIGS. 11-12 (hose holder 15 is shown in FIGS. 11-12 but is not shown in FIGS. 24-25 given the view).
FIG. 25 is a view of an example of another embodiment of the liquid container 10 utilizing a container, bladder, or hydration reservoir typically made of plastic, polymers, rubber, silicone, composites, or similar material that can hold water, liquids, or beverages. FIGS. 24-25 contain additional details of the liquid container 10 and the connections of liquid container 10 to the hose 30 in an enlarged view. Liquid container 10 is supported by liquid container support 5 without a lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 to hold or contain the liquid container 10; instead of also placing liquid container 10 into the lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 as in FIG. 21, liquid container 10 is only attached to the outside of liquid container support 5 in FIG. 25.
FIG. 26 is a view of an example of the enlarged view seen in FIGS. 20-21, but with the liquid container 10 removed, such as for refilling or cleaning liquid container 10 as well as for replacing the previous liquid container 10 with a new liquid container 10. FIG. 26 is a view of the preferred embodiment of top seat attachment straps 20 and bottom seat attachment straps 25. FIG. 26 provides a different view of top seat attachment straps 20, bottom seat attachment straps 25, and hose holder 15 than in FIG. 13 (hose holder 15 is shown in FIG. 13 but is not shown in FIG. 26 given the view).
FIG. 27 is a view of an example of the enlarged view seen in FIG. 26, but top seat attachment straps 20 are attached to the outside of the lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 on the opposite side of the seat in another embodiment in FIG. 27.
FIG. 28 is a view of an example of the enlarged view seen in FIG. 27, but top seat attachment straps 20 have multiple connections to liquid container support 5 in FIG. 28 to reduce the likelihood of liquid container 10 falling out of the lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 and onto the ground.
FIG. 29 is a view of the overall system and the device of the present invention from the side of a seat with the hose holder 15 attached to the seat. The seat in this illustration does not have an armrest. FIG. 29 is the present invention using the components in a similar fashion as described in FIG. 19. In this illustrative example, the hose holder 15 is attached to base of seat 210 in FIG. 29.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The following detailed description of the embodiments is merely exemplary in nature and is in no way intended to limit the invention, its application, or its uses.
Referring to the figures, FIG. 1 is a view of the overall system and the device of the present invention from the back of a seat. The seat in this illustration in FIG. 1 has an amirest. FIGS. 1-4 represent different views of the same seat.
Liquid container support 5 can be attached to the back of a seat in order to support liquid container 10. The liquid container 10 can be located i) inside of a portion of the liquid container support 5, for example on the lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5, or contained in materials of liquid container support 5 to support liquid container 10 from falling to the ground, or ii) attached to the outside of liquid container support 5 via a clip, button, buckle, clasp, clamp, fastener, pin, tie, tie down, tack, hook, magnetic attachment, or other mechanism that would allow liquid container 10 to be attached to liquid container support 5 and support liquid container 10 from falling to the ground. For illustrative purposes, liquid container support 5 is being shown with transparency on its lower portion or bag to show examples of where liquid container 10 can be inserted into the lower portion or bag of the liquid container support 5 in FIGS. 1-4. Additional details of the liquid container 10 and the connections of liquid container 10 to the hose 30 are included as part of FIGS. 7-8, FIGS. 11-12, FIGS. 20-21, and FIGS. 24-25 as FIGS. 7-8, FIGS. 11-12, FIGS. 20-21, and FIGS. 24-25 are an enlarged view; FIG. 1 shows the overall liquid container 10 and not the details shown in FIGS. 7-8, FIGS. 11-12, FIGS. 20-21, and FIGS. 24-25.
Top seat attachment straps 20 can be used to attach or secure the liquid container support 5 on the top portion of the seat. In the preferred embodiment, top seat attachment straps 20 is one or more straps, tie downs, ropes, cords, webbings, nylon materials, elastic materials, polyester materials, polypropylene materials, garments, textiles, leather, or similar substitutes that can be used to attach or secure the liquid container support 5 on the top portion of the seat. In one embodiment, the liquid container support 5 can be attached to the back of the seat by top seat attachment straps 20 that are intended to go over the top of the seat, then around to the front of the seat, and then back around to the back of the seat and attach back to liquid container support 5. In FIGS. 1-13, the liquid container support 5 is attached to the back of the seat by top seat attachment straps 20 that are intended to go over the top of the seat, then around to the front of the seat, and then back around to the back of the seat and attach back to liquid container support 5. In the preferred embodiment, the liquid container support 5 is attached to the back of the seat by top seat attachment straps 20 that are intended to go over the top of the seat, then around to the front of the seat, and then attach to bottom seat attachment straps 25 in the front of the seat. FIGS. 14-29 are views of the preferred embodiment of top seat attachment straps 20 where the liquid container support 5 is attached to the back of the seat by top seat attachment straps 20 that are intended to go over the top of the seat, then around to the front of the seat, and then attach to bottom seat attachment straps 25 in the front of the seat (top seat attachment straps 20 are not visible in FIG. 17, FIG. 19, FIG. 22, FIG. 23, and FIG. 29 given the view). Top seat attachment straps 20 can be adjusted to strengthen or loosen the hold to the seat by making the straps tighter or looser. Top seat attachment straps 20 can have excess length of the straps to allow for smaller or larger seats. Bottom seat attachment straps 25 can be used to attach or secure the liquid container support 5 on the bottom portion of the seat. In the preferred embodiment, bottom seat attachment straps 25 is one or more straps, tie downs, ropes, cords, webbings, nylon materials, elastic materials, polyester materials, polypropylene materials, garments, textiles, leathers, or similar substitutes that can be used to attach or secure the liquid container support 5 on the bottom portion of the seat. In one embodiment, the liquid container support 5 can be attached to the back of the seat by bottom seat attachment straps 25 that are intended to go around the bottom portion of the seat, then around to the front of the seat, and then back around to the back of the seat and attach back to liquid container support 5 as in FIG. 1. In FIG. 1-13, the liquid container support 5 is attached to the back of the seat by bottom seat attachment straps 25 that are intended to go around the bottom portion of the seat, then around to the front of the seat, and then back around to the back of the seat and attach back to liquid container support 5. In the preferred embodiment, the liquid container support 5 is attached to the back of the seat by bottom seat attachment straps 25 that are intended to go around the bottom portion of the seat, then around to the front of the seat with top seat attachment straps 20 attached in the front of the seat to bottom seat attachment straps 25, and then back around to the back of the seat and attach back to liquid container support 5. FIGS. 14-29 are views of the preferred embodiment of bottom seat attachment straps 25 where the liquid container support 5 is attached to the back of the seat by bottom seat attachment straps 25 that are intended to go around the bottom portion of the seat, then around to the front of the seat with top seat attachment straps 20 attached in the front of the seat to bottom seat attachment straps 25, and then back around to the back of the seat and attach back to liquid container support 5 (bottom seat attachment straps 25 are not visible in FIG. 16 given the view). Bottom seat attachment straps 25 can be adjusted to strengthen or loosen the hold to the seat by making the straps tighter or looser. Bottom seat attachment straps 25 can have excess length of the straps to allow for smaller or larger seats. The present invention could use top seat attachment straps 20 without using bottom seat attachment straps 25, bottom seat attachment straps 25 without using top seat attachment straps 20, or a combination of both the top seat attachment straps 20 and bottom seat attachment straps 25. Certain seats may only be able to use or have combability with either top seat attachment straps 20 or bottom seat attachment straps 25. In the preferred embodiment, a combination of both the top seat attachment straps 20 and bottom seat attachment straps 25 are used. In another embodiment, liquid container 10 could be attached, clipped, buttoned, buckled, clasped, clamped, fastened, pinned, tied, tied-down, tacked, hooked, use a magnetic attachment, or attached in a similar manner directly onto either top seat attachment straps 20, bottom seat attachment straps 25, or a combination of both top seat attachment straps 20 and bottom seat attachment straps 25 without utilizing liquid container support 5. In another embodiment, the liquid container support 5 could be attached and secured to other positions on the seat (e.g., side of the seat, bottom of the seat, or armrest) through either top seat attachment straps 20, bottom seat attachment straps 25, a combination of both top seat attachment straps 20 and bottom seat attachment straps 25, or being attached or fastened to the seat. Using either top seat attachment straps 20, bottom seat attachment straps 25, or a combination of both top seat attachment straps 20 and bottom seat attachment straps 25, allows for a method for liquid container support 5 to be adjusted to different heights on the back of the seat and this also allows the system and device to be able to adjust to a variety of different seat heights, widths, depths, sizes, shapes, materials, and types. In some embodiments, liquid container support 5 could be adjusted to a height on the back of the seat to make it easier to remove liquid container 10 to refill, clean, or replace liquid container 10. Liquid container support 5 can attach to a variety of seats without causing damage to the seat.
As used herein, the term “liquid container support” 5 includes any type of a support, garment, leather, cloth, textile, leather, fibers, bag, pack, device, metal, plastic, polymers, wood, cardboard, paper product, glass, ceramic, rubber, composites, or any other object that can be attached or secured to the seat in order to support a liquid container 10.
As used herein, the term “liquid container” 10 includes any type of container, bottle, bladder, hydration reservoir, cup, glass, vessel, or any other type of container that can hold water, liquids, or beverages. The liquid container 10 is typically made of plastic, polymers, metal, glass, silicone, rubber, composites, or a similar material that can hold water, liquids, or beverages. The liquid container 10 can be insulated or non-insulated, as well as filtered or non-filtered.
As used herein, the term “seat” includes any type of a seat that a person can sit in, including any type of seat, chair, office chair, desk chair, school chair, student chair, kitchen chair, dining chair, folding chair, rocking chair, outdoor chair, camping chair, beach chair, wheel chair, ergonomic chair, gaming seat, exercise seat, armchair, armless chair, recliner, barstool, couch, love seat, sofa, chaise longue, bed, throne, stadium seat, car seat, truck seat, bus seat, train seat, boat seat, deck chair, airplane seat, captain seat, or any other type of seat in which a person can sit.
The hose holder 15 is used to position the hose 30 in a readily accessible location for the person to reach and grab the hose 30 to drink the water, liquids, or beverages. In one embodiment, the hose holder 15 could be anchored and attached to liquid container support 5 at one end. In FIGS. 1-13, the hose holder 15 is anchored and attached to liquid container support 5 at one end. In the preferred embodiment, the hose holder 15 is attached to armrest 205, attached to a portion of seat 200, or attached to base of seat 210, and not anchored to liquid container support 5 at one end. FIGS. 14-29 use the preferred embodiment of hose holder 15 where the hose holder 15 is attached to armrest 205, attached to a portion of seat 200, or attached to base of seat 210, and not anchored to liquid container support 5 at one end. In another embodiment, hose holder 15 could be attached to top seat attachment straps 20 at one end, bottom seat attachment straps 25 at one end, or a combination of both top seat attachment straps 20 and bottom seat attachment straps 25 at one end without utilizing liquid container support 5. In certain embodiments, the hose holder 15 could be attached to either top seat attachment straps 20 at one end or bottom seat attachment straps 25 at one end in use on a bed where liquid container support 5 is attached to the bed frame through either top seat attachment straps 20, bottom seat attachment straps 25, or a combination of both top seat attachment straps 20 and bottom seat attachment straps 25. In another embodiment, the hose holder 15 may be attached to liquid container 10 at one end or attached to other portions of the seat at one end. In certain embodiments, the hose holder 15 could be placed to position the hose 30 on either the left side or right side of the seat, which could be the optimal or preferred side for a left-handed or right-handed person to reach and grab the hose 30 to drink the water, liquids, or beverages. In certain embodiments, the hose holder 15 has the ability to expand or contract its shape, length, and direction, such as hose holder 15 being able to i) move around the back of the seat, ii) increase or decrease its height up or down the seat, or iii) move along the side of the seat, moving from the back of the seat to the front of the seat to a readily accessible location for the person to reach and grab the hose 30 to drink the water, liquids, or beverages. In certain embodiments, hose holder 15 could use one or more pieces of material, and have the ability to slide, move, contract, expand, pivot, add or remove pieces of material, as well as use different mechanisms to change its shape, length, and direction. In the preferred embodiment, the hose holder 15 is attached to i) armrest 205 through an attachment such as a strap, tie down, rope, cord, webbing, nylon material, elastic material, polyester material, polypropylene material, rubber, plastic, metal, garment, leather, textile, clip, button, buckle, clasp, clamp, fastener, pin, tie, tack, hook, adhesive, or similar substitute, ii) a portion of seat 200 through an attachment such as a strap, tie down, rope, cord, webbing, nylon material, elastic material, button, buckle, clasp, clamp, fastener, pin, tie, tack, hook, adhesive, or similar substitute, or iii) base of seat 210 through an attachment such as a strap, tie down, rope, cord, webbing, nylon material, elastic material, polyester material, polypropylene material, rubber, plastic, metal, garment, leather, textile, clip, button, buckle, clasp, clamp, fastener, pin, tie, tack, hook, adhesive, or similar substitute so hose 30 is in a readily accessible location for the person to reach and grab the hose 30 to drink the water, liquids, or beverages. In certain embodiments, the hose holder 15 may use one of more straps, tie downs, ropes, cords, webbings, nylon materials, elastic materials, polyester materials, polypropylene materials, garments, textiles, leathers, clips, buttons, buckles, clasps, clamps, fasteners, pins, ties, tacks, hooks, adhesives, or similar substitutes in a kit with multiple lengths to be attached to armrest 205, attached to a portion of seat 200, or attached to base of seat 210, and not anchored to liquid container support 5 at one end. In certain embodiments, the hose holder 15 may be in the form of a cup, glass, or mug to be placed in an automotive cup holder so the liquid container support 5 may be attached to the automotive seat and hose 30 can attach to hose holder 15. The hose holder 15 allows for positioning hose 30 in a convenient location for a person to readily access the water, liquids, or beverages with his or her hand while in the seat by pulling the hose 30 from the hose holder 15 to his or her natural sitting position in the seat, and drink from the hose 30 or mouth piece 35 (including the potential ability to drink hands-free after inserting hose 30 or mouth piece 35 into his or her mouth). The hose holder 15 can place hose 30 in a position that allows for additional excess or slack in the hose 30 so that a person is readily able to pull the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 to his or her mouth in a natural sitting position and the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 are able to reach his or her mouth while sitting in the seat. After drinking, the person can return the hose 30 to the hose holder 15 in a position not directly on the body of the person. The hose holder 15 places the hose 30 in a convenient location that is off the body of person that can be easily reached and grabbed while sitting in a seat.
As used herein, the term “hose holder” 15 includes any type of a holder, attachment, object, extension, accessory, arm, structure, device, strap, tie down, rope, cord, webbing, clip, buckle, fastener, adhesive, or any object with sufficient ability to support the hose 30 in place and prevent hose 30 from falling to the ground if hose 30 was attached, clipped, held, secured, embedded, buttoned, buckled, clasped, clamped, fastened, pinned, tied, tied down, tacked, hooked, adhered to, or magnetically attached to the hose holder 15 as well as if hose 30 used any other mechanism that allowed hose 30 to be attached to the hose holder 15. For example, the hose holder 15 could be any object made of metal, plastic, polymers, wood, garment, leather, textile, ceramic, cardboard, paper product, glass, rubber, composites, elastic, nylon, polyester, polypropylene, adhesive, or any other material with sufficient hold to support hose 30. The hose holder 15 can allow the person to readily access the water, liquids, or beverages with his or her hand while in the seat. The person can readily access water, liquids, or beverages while seated, perform necessary tasks while in the seat such as office or school work, and is still able to drink water, liquids, or beverages from liquid container 10. Then, after drinking the water, liquids, or beverages, the person can return the hose 30 in a convenient spot on the hose holder 15 so that the hose 30 is in a readily accessible location not directly on the body of the person for the next time he or she would like to take another drink of water, liquids, or beverages.
As used herein, the term “hose” 30 includes any type of a hose, tube, hollow passageway, straw, pipe, similar object, or any other object with a hollow tube to carry water, liquids, or beverages from one location to another. For example, the hose 30 could be any object made of plastic, polymers, rubber, metal, silicone, composites, or similar material that allows a person to drink water, liquids, or beverages through the hose 30 from a liquid container 10 where the water, liquids, or beverages are stored.
As used herein, the term “water, liquids, or beverages” includes i) water, including water with additional flavoring or additives, ii) liquids that can be consumed by a person, including fruit juices, juices, coffee, coffee products, tea, milk, flavored milk, cocoa, coconut water, lemonade, or iii) beverages that can be consumed by a person, including sports drinks, energy drinks, soda, soft drinks, sparkling drinks, smoothies, milkshakes, mocktails, wine, cider, beer, other alcoholic beverages, or any other water, liquid, or beverage that can be consumed by a person.
The person is able to drink water, liquids, or beverages from mouth piece 35 that is attached to hose 30; hose 30 draws water, liquids, or beverages from the liquid container 10. In the preferred embodiment, the person can drink water, liquids, or beverages from mouth piece 35 that is attached to hose 30 that draws water, liquids, or beverages from the liquid container 10. In another embodiment, the person can drink water, liquids, or beverages from hose 30 that draws water, liquids, or beverages from the liquid container 10. The mouth piece 35 is at one of the ends of hose 30 and is intended to allow the person to drink water, liquids, or beverages through hose 30 from the liquid container 10 using his or her mouth. The mouth piece 35 may include a slit at the end and be able to be drunk through by applying pressure to the mouth piece 35. Mouth piece 35 or hose 30 may also have i) an optional cover around the mouth piece 35 or hose 30 to protect the end of mouth piece 35 when not being drunk from, ii) the ability to close the end of mouth piece 35 or hose 30 to prevent spilling when not in use especially during more extended periods without drinking, or iii) the ability to open an optional air inlet at the end of mouth piece 35 or hose 30 to further let air into hose 30 and mouth piece 35. Hose end clip 40 is an optional clip, button, buckle, clasp, clamp, fastener, pin, tie, tie down, tack, hook, magnetic attachment, or other mechanism that would allow the person to stow hose 30 onto hose holder 15 when not being drunk from. In the preferred embodiment, hose end clip 40 is an optional attachment anchored to either mouth piece 35 or hose 30 near the end where the person would stow hose 30 to hose holder 15 when not being drunk from. In another embodiment, hose 30 or mouth piece 35 could be attached or detached directly to hose holder 15 without using optional hose end clip 40 or optional hose end mount 45. For example, hose holder 15 could have a hook, connect, couple, opening, magnetic attachment, or join on hose holder 15 to attach and detach hose 30 or mouth piece 35 to hose holder 15 to stow hose 30. In another embodiment, hose end clip 40 could be anchored to hose holder 15 instead of to hose 30 or mouth piece 35. Optional hose end clip 40 can be easily attached and detached from optional hose end mount 45 or hose holder 15 so that the person may stow the hose 30 when not drinking, then pull the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 closer to his or her mouth to drink water, liquids, or beverages while sitting in the seat from mouth piece 35; once the person begins to drink water, liquids, or beverages, the person is still able to perform routine functions while sitting, such as facing straight forward, turning his or her head from side-to-side, or continuing with office work, school work, or any activities he or she is completing while sitting. In certain embodiments, optional hose end clip 40 could have a ring above or below it on hose 30 to limit movement of hose end clip 40 up or down hose 30. Hose end mount 45 is an optional mount, ring, line, string, opening, hook, magnetic attachment, adhesive, or any other object at the end or near the end of hose holder 15 where mouth piece 35 is located and is intended to make it easier to attach and detach hose 30 or mouth piece 35 to hose holder 15 in order support hose 30. In the preferred embodiment, optional hose end mount 45 is at the end or near the end of hose holder 15 where mouth piece 35 is located and is intended to support hose 30. In another embodiment, hose 30 could be attached directly to hose holder 15 without using optional hose end mount 45. The device of the present invention can allow for hose 30 to be attached and detached to the hose holder 15 using components, such as optional hose end clip 40 and optional hose end mount 45, or directly to hose holder 15. The device of the present invention has various embodiments to allow hose 30 and mouth piece 35 to be placed using hose holder 15 so hose 30 is in a readily accessible location for the person to reach and grab the hose 30 to drink the water, liquids, or beverages.
This method of allowing the person to readily access the water, liquids, or beverages with his or her hand while in the seat by pulling the hose 30 closer to his or her natural sitting position in the seat, drink from the hose 30 or mouth piece 35 (including the potential ability to drink hands-free after inserting hose 30 or mouth piece 35 into his or her mouth), and then return the hose 30 to a position not directly on the body of the person after drinking is beneficial. The person can readily access water, liquids, or beverages while seated, perform necessary tasks while in the seat such as office or school work, and is still able to drink water, liquids, or beverages from liquid container 10. Then, after drinking the water, liquids, or beverages, the person can return the hose 30 to be attached to optional hose end mount 45, for example through hose end clip 40, or on to hose holder 15 in a convenient spot so that hose 30 is in a readily accessible location for the next time he or she would like to take another drink of water, liquids, or beverages. The person may continue on with any activity the person was completing in the seat without potentially being distracted. This method allows for convenient and easy access to water, liquids, or beverages while seated. This method also allows for additional excess or slack in the hose 30 so that a person is readily able to pull the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 to his or her mouth in a natural sitting position and the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 are able to reach his or her mouth while sitting in the seat. The use of the hose holder 15, hose 30, optional hose end clip 40, and optional hose end mount 45 help allow for the excess or slack in hose 30. The amount of excess or slack in hose 30 is shown for illustrative purposes in FIGS. 1-6, FIGS. 9-10, FIGS. 14-19, FIGS. 22-23, and FIG. 29; additional slack in hose 30 could be added or removed by lengthening or shortening the hose 30. The system and device allow for a method for the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 to be off the body of the person when not being drunk from. The system and device allow for a method to help prevent the person from requiring his or her hands after inserting hose 30 or mouth piece 35 into his or her mouth to consume the water, liquids, or beverages. The system and device allow for a method to help reduce the probability that the water, liquids, or beverages are in a position where the water, liquids, or beverages can readily be spilled. The system and device allow for a method for easy stowage and access of the water delivery mechanism by having hose 30 where it can be easily reached when the person is thirsty and would like his or her next drink of water, liquids, or beverages. The system and device allow for the liquid container 10 to be out of a person's way when sitting in a seat by attaching to the back of a seat through liquid container support 5. The system and device allow for the liquid container 10, which can be heavy when filled up with water especially for a larger capacity liquid container 10, to be attached to the back of a seat through liquid container support 5; a seat generally can hold significant weight, so attaching liquid container 10 to the back of a seat through liquid container support 5 uses a secure object, the seat, to attach to. The system and device allow for a method where the person does not have to lift liquid container 10, which can be heavy when filled with water, to drink in the seat, but instead the person just needs to pull the hose 30 closer to his or her natural sitting position in the seat, drink from the hose 30 or mouth piece 35, and thus not possibly strain from lifting a potentially heavy liquid container 10 filled with water multiple times a day. The system and device allow for movement of the seat from a person in the seat, for example the person turning from side-to-side in the seat rapidly, while at the same time maintaining the liquid container 10 securely onto the seat (and liquid container 10 not falling onto the ground) using liquid container support 5, and through use of top seat attachment straps 20 and bottom seat attachment straps 25. The liquid container support 5 attaches securely to the seat so that the liquid container 10 will be attached securely and not readily come free and fall out such as when a person reclines in a seat or if the seat was to hit a bump. FIG. 28 is a view using multiple top seat attachment straps 20 attached to the outside of the lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 on the opposite side of the seat to reduce the likelihood of liquid container 10 falling out of the lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 and onto the ground.
The mouth piece 35 is at a height above liquid container 10 in this illustrative example in FIG. 1. The height of liquid container support 5 and liquid container 10 relative to the mouth piece 35 attached to hose holder 15 can be adjusted to make the delivery of water, liquids, or beverages require less suction or more suction from the mouth of a person when taking a drink. Placing the liquid container support 5 and liquid container 10 higher than mouth piece 35 requires less suction from the person to drink water, liquids, or beverages due to gravity, but can lead to potential spilling of water, liquids, or beverages from mouth piece 35. Placing the liquid container support 5 and liquid container 10 lower than mouth piece 35 requires more suction from the person to drink water, liquids, or beverages, but makes the spilling of water, liquids, or beverages from mouth piece 35 less likely.
Hose tie down 50 is an optional tie down, tie, clip, fastener, hook, ring, line, string, opening on hose holder 15, magnetic attachment, or other mechanism to attach hose 30 to the hose holder 15 generally towards the middle of hose 30. Hose tie down on back of seat 55 is an optional tie down, tie, clip, fastener, hook, ring, line, string, opening on liquid container support 5, magnetic attachment, or other mechanism to attach hose 30 to the liquid container support 5 generally towards the end near liquid container support 5 or on liquid container support 5. The hose 30 can further be kept in position by either optional hose tie down 50 on the hose holder 15 or optional hose tie down on back of seat 55 on the liquid container support 5, or a combination of both optional hose tie down 50 and optional hose tie down on back of seat 55. In the preferred embodiment, hose tie down on back of seat 55 is used and hose tie down 50 is not used as in FIGS. 14-29 (optional hose tie down on back of seat 55 is not visible in FIG. 15 given the view). Hose 30 can be detached from optional hose end mount 45, optional hose tie down 50, and optional hose tie down on back of seat 55 to i) clean hose 30 and mouth piece 35, or ii) change the previous hose 30 for a new hose 30.
Strap supports 60 are optional straps that are used to support hose holder 15 in position. In one embodiment, strap supports 60 are used to support hose holder 15 in position by attaching strap supports 60 to top seat attachment straps 20 as in FIG. 1. In the preferred embodiment, strap supports 60 are not used to support hose holder 15 in position by attaching strap supports 60 to top seat attachment straps 20 as in FIG. 14. In another embodiment, strap supports 60 are optional straps that are used to support hose holder 15 in position by attaching strap supports 60 to liquid container support 5. In another embodiment, strap supports 60 are optional straps that are used to support hose holder 15 in position by attaching strap supports 60 to vertical position adjuster 70. In another embodiment, strap supports 60 are optional straps that are used to support hose holder 15 in position by attaching strap supports 60 to bottom seat attachment straps 25. In another embodiment, strap supports 60 are optional straps that are used to support hose holder 15 in position by attaching strap supports 60 to the seat. In another embodiment, strap supports 60 could be attached directly to armrest 205. Strap support holders 65 are optional fasteners to help keep optional strap supports 60 in a certain position and limit movement up and down top seat attachment straps 20, liquid container support 5, vertical position adjuster 70, bottom seat attachment straps 25, the seat, or armrest 205. In one embodiment, strap support holders 65 are optional fasteners to help keep optional strap supports 60 in a certain position and limit movement up and down top seat attachment straps 20. In the preferred embodiment, strap support holders 65 are not used to help keep optional strap supports 60 in a certain position and limit movement up and down top seat attachment straps 20 as in FIG. 14. In one embodiment, vertical position adjuster 70 is an optional adjuster attached or fastened to top seat attachment straps 20 that is used to help adjust i) the position of top seat attachment straps 20 over the top of the seat, and ii) the height or position of liquid container support 5 on the back of the seat. In the preferred embodiment, vertical position adjuster 70 is not used as an optional adjuster attached or fastened to top seat attachment straps 20 as in FIG. 14. In the preferred embodiment in FIG. 14, top seat attachment straps 20 and bottom seat attachment straps 25 are used to help adjust i) the position of top seat attachment straps 20 over the top of the seat, and ii) the height or position of liquid container support 5 on the back of the seat through lengthening or shortening top seat attachment straps 20. In one embodiment, vertical position adjuster 70 also allows the device to adjust for a variety of different shapes on the top of existing seats by adjusting the vertical adjuster to the top, over the top, or towards the top of the back of the seat, allowing for top seat attachment straps 20 to potentially be centered or nearly centered at the top of the seat, over the top of the seat, or towards the top of the seat. In the preferred embodiment in FIG. 14, top seat attachment straps 20 and bottom seat attachment straps 25 also allow the device to adjust for a variety of different shapes on the top of existing seats by adjusting the placement of where top seat attachment straps 20 attaches to bottom seat attachment straps 25 in the front of the seat, allowing for top seat attachment straps 20 to potentially be centered or nearly centered over the top of the seat. For example, the device could be attached to a seat with a half-circle at the top of the seat. In the preferred embodiment, top seat attachment straps 20 may slide along bottom seat attachment straps 25 in the front of the seat via a loop on one end of top seat attachment straps 20 where it attaches bottom seat attachment straps 25 in the front of the seat to center it. In certain embodiments, liquid container support 5 can use a combination of top seat attachment straps 20, bottom seat attachment straps 25, or vertical position adjuster 70 to adjust to different heights on the back of the seat; this method allows the system and device to be able to adjust to a variety of different seat heights, widths, depths, sizes, shapes, materials, and types by customizing the fitting to the seat. In the preferred embodiment, top seat attachment straps 20 and bottom seat attachment straps 25 as in FIGS. 14-17 allow the device to adjust for a variety of different shapes on the top of existing seats by adjusting the length of top seat attachment straps 20 and bottom seat attachment straps 25. In the preferred embodiment in FIGS. 14-17, liquid container support 5 uses top seat attachment straps 20 and bottom seat attachment straps 25 to adjust to different heights on the back of the seat; this method allows the system and device to be able to adjust to a variety of different seat heights, widths, depths, sizes, shapes, materials, and types by customizing the fitting to the seat. In some embodiments, liquid container support 5 could be adjusted to a height on the back of the seat to make it easier to remove liquid container 10 to refill, clean, or replace liquid container 10. In certain embodiments, top seat attachment straps 20 may be multiple independent straps attached or fastened i) between liquid container support 5 and vertical position adjuster 70, and ii) from vertical position adjuster 70 over the top of the seat, then around to the front of the seat, and then back around to the back of the seat and attach back to liquid container support 5. Top seat attachment strap fasteners 75 is one or more optional fasteners, buckles, ladder lock sliders, clips, clasps, or any objects that would allow for top seat attachment straps 20 to be attached, secured, or fastened to the liquid container support 5 or for top seat attachment straps 20 to complete the connection to the other portions of top seat attachment straps 20. In certain embodiments, top seat attachment straps 20 can be adjusted to strengthen or loosen the hold to the seat by making the straps tighter or looser through top seat attachment strap fasteners 75. Top seat attachment straps 20 can have excess length of the straps to allow for smaller or larger seats, and in certain embodiments, the excess length of top seat attachment straps 20 is at the end where optional top seat attachment strap fasteners 75 attach, thus close to liquid container support 5. Top seat attachment straps 20 can be adjusted to place liquid container support 5 higher or lower on the seat. For example, adjusting the length of top seat attachment straps 20 to be shorter would potentially raise the height of liquid container support 5 on the seat. Alternatively, adjusting the length of top seat attachment straps 20 to be longer would potentially lower the height of liquid container support 5 on the seat. Using a method of the present invention, liquid container support 5 can be adjusted to different heights on the back of the seat and this also allows the system and device to be able to adjust to a variety of different seat heights, widths, depths, sizes, shapes, materials, and types by using top seat attachment straps 20. Similarly, bottom seat attachment strap fastener 80 is one or more optional fasteners, buckles, ladder lock sliders, clips, clasps, or any objects that would allow for bottom seat attachment straps 25 to be attached, secured, or fastened to the liquid container support 5 or for bottom seat attachment straps 25 to complete a loop and the connection to the other portions of bottom seat attachment straps 25. In certain embodiments, bottom seat attachment straps 25 can be adjusted to strengthen or loosen the hold to the seat by making the straps tighter or looser through bottom seat attachment strap fasteners 80. The bottom seat attachment straps 25 have excess length of the straps to allow for smaller or larger seats. Using a method of the present invention, liquid container support 5 can be adjusted to different heights on the back of the seat and this also allows the system and device to be able to adjust to a variety of different seat heights, widths, depths, sizes, shapes, materials, and types by using bottom seat attachment straps 25. Liquid container support 5 is designed to be flexible to attach to a variety of seat heights, widths, depths, sizes, shapes, materials, and types, while at the same time allowing the liquid container support 5 to have an adjustable height or position on the back of the seat. In certain embodiments, liquid container support 5 may have a bag portion to contain excess length of top seat attachment straps 20 and excess length of bottom seat attachment straps 25.
In another embodiment, the system and device could also be configured in such a way that liquid container support 5 can readily attach to the left or right side of the seat. Liquid container support 5 can be attached to the left or right side of the seat to support liquid container 10. The liquid container support 5 could be attached to the side of the seat by top seat attachment straps 20 or bottom seat attachment straps 25. In this embodiment using the left or right side of the seat, the system and device could also be configured in such a way that liquid container support 5 can readily attached to the left or right side of the seat, hose holder 15 could be anchored to liquid container support 5 on the side of the seat to position the hose 30 in a readily accessible location for the person to reach and grab the hose 30 to drink the water, liquids, or beverages on the side of the seat. In another embodiment using this left or right side of the seat, hose holder 15 could be attached to armrest 205, and not anchored to liquid container support 5. In another embodiment of this left or right side of the seat, strap supports 60 could be attached to armrest 205.
In another embodiment, the system and device could also be configured in such a way that it can readily be embedded into a new or built seat that was built for this purpose or similar purposes. For example, in a new seat, the system and the device could be built through manufacture, production, hand-building, 3D printing, or any other mechanism to produce a new seat with the system and device built in for providing water, liquids, or beverages to a person while sitting in a seat in a similar manner as described in the present invention. The built seat could have liquid container support 5 either attached, embedded, built in, or using any other manufacturing means to have a structure to support and prevent liquid container 10 from falling to the ground and attach liquid container 10 to the built seat. The hose holder 15 could emanate from or be attached to the built seat to position the hose 30 in a readily accessible location for a person to reach and grab the hose 30 to drink the water, liquids, or beverages. The person would be able to drink from mouth piece 35 attached to hose 30 from the liquid container 10. Alternatively in this new or built seat embodiment, an armrest in the built seat could have a way to attach or secure hose 30 or mouth piece 35 through a clip, button, buckle, clasp, clamp, fastener, pin, tie, tie-down, tack, hook, magnetic attachment, or attachment on the armrest. The person could readily access the water, liquids, or beverages with his or her hand while in the new or built seat by pulling the hose 30 closer to his or her natural sitting position in the new or built seat.
The present invention relates to providing water, liquids, or beverages to a person while sitting in a seat, and can attach to variety of seats. The portions of the seat 200, armrest 205, and base of seat 210 are shown for illustrative purposes of attaching the invention to. The seat 200 is where a person typically sits. The seat in this illustration in FIG. 1 has an amirest 205. The base of the seat 210 is used to hold up the seat 200.
FIG. 2 is a view of the overall system and the device of the present invention from the front of a seat. The seat in this illustration in FIG. 2 has an armrest. FIG. 2 is the present invention using the components in a similar fashion as described in FIG. 1. Liquid container support 5 can be attached to the back of a seat in order to support liquid container 10. In one embodiment, the liquid container support 5 can be attached to the back of the seat by top seat attachment straps 20 that are intended to go over the top of the seat, then around to the front of the seat, and then back around to the back of the seat and attach back to liquid container support 5 as in FIG. 2. Top seat attachment straps 20 are shown going across the front of the seat in FIG. 2. In the preferred embodiment, the liquid container support 5 is attached to the back of the seat by top seat attachment straps 20 that are intended to go over the top of the seat, then around to the front of the seat, and then attach to bottom seat attachment straps 25 in the front of the seat as in FIG. 15. In another embodiment, the liquid container support 5 can be attached to the back of the seat by bottom seat attachment straps 25 that are intended to go around the bottom portion of the seat, then around to the front of the seat, and then back around to the back of the seat and attach back to liquid container support 5 as in FIG. 2. Bottom seat attachment straps 25 are shown going across the front of the seat in FIG. 2. In the preferred embodiment, the liquid container support 5 is attached to the back of the seat by bottom seat attachment straps 25 that are intended to go around the bottom portion of the seat, then around to the front of the seat with top seat attachment straps 20 attached in the front of the seat to bottom seat attachment straps 25, and then back around to the back of the seat and attach back to liquid container support 5 as in FIG. 15. In the preferred embodiment, a combination of both the top seat attachment straps 20 and bottom seat attachment straps 25 are used.
In FIG. 2, the hose holder 15 is used to position the hose 30 in a readily accessible location for the person to reach and grab the hose 30 to drink the water, liquids, or beverages. The person is able to drink from mouth piece 35 that is attached to hose 30 from the liquid container 10. Optional hose end clip 40 can be anchored to either mouth piece 35 or hose 30 near the end where the person would stow hose 30 when not being drunk from. Hose end clip 40 can be easily attached and detached from optional hose end mount 45 or hose holder 15 so that the person may stow the hose 30 when not drinking, then pull the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 closer to his or her mouth to drink water, liquids, or beverages while sitting in the seat; once the person begins to drink water, liquids, or beverages, the person is still able to perform routine functions while sitting, such as facing straight forward, turning his or her head from side-to-side, or continuing with office work, school work, or any activities he or she is completing while sitting. Then, after drinking the water, liquids, or beverages, the person can return the hose 30 to be attached to hose holder 15 in a convenient spot so that hose 30 is in a readily accessible location for the next time he or she would like to take another drink of water, liquids, or beverages. The hose 30 can be further kept in position by optional hose tie down 50 on the hose holder 15 as in FIG. 2. In the preferred embodiment, hose tie down 50 is not used as in FIG. 15. Strap supports 60 are optional straps that are used to support hose holder 15 in position. In the preferred embodiment, strap supports 60 are not used as in FIG. 15. Additional components not visible in FIG. 2 given the view are used in a similar fashion as in FIG. 1.
In FIG. 2, the portions of the seat 200, armrest 205, and base of seat 210 are shown for illustrative purposes of attaching the invention to. The seat 200 is where a person typically sits. The seat in this illustration in FIG. 2 has an armrest 205. The base of the seat 210 is used to hold up the seat 200.
FIG. 3 is a view of the overall system and the device of the present invention from the top of a seat. The seat in this illustration in FIG. 3 has an armrest. FIG. 3 is the present invention using the components in a similar fashion as described in FIG. 1. Liquid container support 5 can be attached to the back of a seat in order to support liquid container 10. In certain embodiments, the liquid container support 5 can be attached to the back of the seat by top seat attachment straps 20 that are intended to go over the top of the seat, then around to the front of the seat, and then back around to the back of the seat and attach back to liquid container support 5 as in FIG. 3. Top seat attachment straps 20 are shown going across the top of the seat in FIG. 3. In the preferred embodiment, the liquid container support 5 is attached to the back of the seat by top seat attachment straps 20 that are intended to go over the top of the seat, then around to the front of the seat, and then attach to bottom seat attachment straps 25 in the front of the seat as in FIG. 16.
In FIG. 3, the hose holder 15 is used to position the hose 30 in a readily accessible location for the person to reach and grab the hose 30 to drink the water, liquids, or beverages. In this illustrative example, the hose holder 15 has been adjusted to a length to put the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 in a convenient position towards the end of the armrest 205 near the front of the seat. In one embodiment, the hose holder 15 could be anchored and attached to liquid container support 5 at one end as in FIG. 3. In the preferred embodiment as in FIG. 16, the hose holder 15 is attached to armrest 205, attached to a portion of seat 200, or attached to base of seat 210, and not anchored to liquid container support 5 at one end. FIGS. 14-29 use the preferred embodiment of hose holder 15 where the hose holder 15 is attached to armrest 205, attached to a portion of seat 200, or attached to base of seat 210, and not anchored to liquid container support 5 at one end. Using a method of the present invention, the person is more readily able to reach and access the water, liquids, or beverages with his or her hand while in the seat by pulling the hose 30 closer to his or her natural sitting position in the seat. Using a method of the present invention, the person does not have to bend around or stretch his or her arm and body to pull the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 from a less comfortable position farther towards the back of the seat as the mouth piece 35 and the end of hose 30 have been adjusted sufficiently towards the front of the seat through hose holder 15.
In FIG. 3 and in certain embodiments, the hose holder 15 is anchored to liquid container support 5. The person is able to drink from mouth piece 35 that is attached to hose 30 from the liquid container 10. Optional hose end clip 40 can be anchored to either mouth piece 35 or hose 30 near the end where the person would stow hose 30 when not being drunk from. Hose end clip 40 can be easily attached and detached from optional hose end mount 45 or hose holder 15 so that the person may stow the hose 30 when not drinking, then pull the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 closer to his or her mouth to drink water, liquids, or beverages while sitting in the seat; once the person begins to drink water, liquids, or beverages, the person is still able to perform routine functions while sitting, such as facing straight forward, turning his or her head from side-to-side, or continuing with office work, school work, or any activities he or she is completing while sitting. Then, after drinking the water, liquids, or beverages, the person can return the hose 30 to be attached to hose holder 15 in a convenient spot so that hose 30 is in a readily accessible location for the next time he or she would like to take another drink of water, liquids, or beverages. The hose 30 can be further kept in position by either optional hose tie down 50 on the hose holder 15 or optional hose tie down on back of seat 55 on the liquid container support 5, or a combination of both optional hose tie down 50 and optional hose tie down on back of seat 55 as in FIG. 3. In the preferred embodiment, hose tie down on back of seat 55 is used and hose tie down 50 is not used as in FIG. 16. Strap supports 60 are optional straps that are used to support hose holder 15 in position as shown in FIG. 3. In the preferred embodiment, strap supports 60 are not used as in FIG. 16. Additional components not visible in FIG. 3 given the view are used in a similar fashion as in FIG. 1.
In FIG. 3, the seat 200 and armrest 205 are shown for illustrative purposes of attaching the invention to. The seat 200 is where a person typically sits. The seat in this illustration in FIG. 3 has an armrest 205. The base of the seat 210 is used to hold up the seat 200, but the base of the seat 210 is not shown in FIG. 3 given the view.
FIG. 4 is a view of the overall system and the device of the present invention from the side of a seat. The seat in this illustration in FIG. 4 has an armrest. FIG. 4 is the present invention using the components in a similar fashion as described in FIG. 1. Liquid container support 5 can be attached to the back of a seat in order to support liquid container 10. In one embodiment, the liquid container support 5 can be attached to the back of the seat by top seat attachment straps 20 that are intended to go over the top of the seat, then around to the front of the seat, and then back around to the back of the seat and attach back to liquid container support 5 as in FIG. 4. In the preferred embodiment, the liquid container support 5 is attached to the back of the seat by top seat attachment straps 20 that are intended to go over the top of the seat, then around to the front of the seat, and then attach to bottom seat attachment straps 25 in the front of the seat as in FIG. 17. Top seat attachment straps 20 are shown going around the side of the seat in FIG. 4. In another embodiment, the liquid container support 5 can be attached to the back of the seat by bottom seat attachment straps 25 that are intended to go around the bottom portion of the seat, then around to the front of the seat, and then back around to the back of the seat and attach back to liquid container support 5 as in FIG. 4. Bottom seat attachment straps 25 are shown going across the side of the seat in FIG. 4. In the preferred embodiment, the liquid container support 5 is attached to the back of the seat by bottom seat attachment straps 25 that are intended to go around the bottom portion of the seat, then around to the front of the seat with top seat attachment straps 20 attached in the front of the seat to bottom seat attachment straps 25, and then back around to the back of the seat and attach back to liquid container support 5 as in FIG. 17. In the preferred embodiment, a combination of both the top seat attachment straps 20 and bottom seat attachment straps 25 are used.
In FIG. 4, the hose holder 15 is used to position the hose 30 in a readily accessible location for the person to reach and grab the hose 30 to drink the water, liquids, or beverages. In this illustrative example, the hose holder 15 has been adjusted to a length to put the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 in a convenient position towards the end of the armrest 205 near the front of the seat. In one embodiment, the hose holder 15 could be anchored and attached to liquid container support 5 at one end as in FIG. 4. In the preferred embodiment as in FIG. 17, the hose holder 15 is attached to armrest 205, attached to a portion of seat 200, or attached to base of seat 210, and not anchored to liquid container support 5 at one end. FIGS. 14-29 use the preferred embodiment of hose holder 15 where the hose holder 15 is attached to amirest 205, attached to a portion of seat 200, or attached to base of seat 210, and not anchored to liquid container support 5 at one end. Using a method of the present invention, the person is more readily able to reach and access the water, liquids, or beverages with his or her hand while in the seat by pulling the hose 30 closer to his or her natural sitting position in the seat. Using a method of the present invention, the person does not have to bend around or stretch his or her arm and body to pull the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 from a less comfortable position farther towards the back of the seat as the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 have been adjusted sufficiently towards the front of the seat through hose holder 15. Similarly, the person does not have to stretch to reach low towards the bottom of the seat, towards the ground, or down far below armrest 205 to pull the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 as the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 have been raised to a position on the seat with sufficient height. Using a method of the present invention, the person has the potential to move his or her elbows around while in the seat, either around on the armrest 205 or around while sitting in the seat, as the hose holder 15 can place the hose 30 in a position where his or elbows generally would not touch or not readily touch the hose holder 15, hose 30, or mouth piece 35.
In FIG. 4 and in certain embodiments, the hose holder 15 is anchored to the liquid container support 5. The person is able to drink from the mouth piece 35 that is attached to hose 30 from the liquid container 10. Optional hose end clip 40 can be anchored to either mouth piece 35 or hose 30 near the end where the person would stow hose 30 when not being drunk from. The hose end clip 40 can be easily attached and detached from the optional hose end mount 45 or hose holder 15 so that the person may stow the hose 30 when not drinking, then pull the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 closer to his or her mouth to drink water, liquids, or beverages while sitting in the seat; once the person begins to drink water, liquids, or beverages, the person is still able to perform routine functions while sitting, such as facing straight forward, turning his or her head from side-to-side, or continuing with office work, school work, or any activities he or she is completing while sitting. Then, after drinking the water, liquids, or beverages, the person can return the hose 30 to be attached to hose holder 15 in a convenient spot so that hose 30 is in a readily accessible location for the next time he or she would like to take another drink of water, liquids, or beverages. This method also allows for additional excess or slack in the hose 30 so that a person is readily able to pull the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 to his or her mouth in a natural sitting position and the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 are able to reach his or her mouth while sitting in the seat. The use of the hose holder 15, hose 30, optional hose end clip 40, and optional hose end mount 45 help allow for the excess or slack in hose 30 so hose 30 can be extended to reach the mouth of the person. The hose 30 can be further kept in position by either optional hose tie down 50 on the hose holder 15 or optional hose tie down on back of seat 55 on the liquid container support 5, or a combination of optional hose tie down 50 and optional hose tie down on back of seat 55 as in FIG. 4. In the preferred embodiment, hose tie down on back of seat 55 is used and hose tie down 50 is not used as in FIG. 17. Strap supports 60 are optional straps that are used to support hose holder 15 in position as in FIG. 4. In the preferred embodiment, strap supports 60 are not used as in FIG. 17. Additional components not visible in FIG. 4 given the view are used in a similar fashion as in FIG. 1.
In FIG. 4, the portions of the seat 200, armrest 205, and base of seat 210 are shown for illustrative purposes of attaching the invention to. The seat 200 is where a person typically sits. The seat in this illustration in FIG. 4 has an armrest 205. The base of the seat 210 is used to hold up the seat 200.
FIG. 5 is a view of the overall system and the device of the present invention from the back of a seat. The seat in this illustration in FIG. 5 does not have an amirest. FIGS. 5-6 represent different views of the same seat without an armrest. FIG. 5 is the present invention using the components in a similar fashion as described in FIG. 1. FIGS. 5-6 represent a seat without an armrest and longer height or top of seat 200 relative to FIGS. 1-4. Liquid container support 5 can be attached to the back of a seat in order to support liquid container 10. The present invention uniquely allows for the liquid container support 5 to be attached to the back of a variety of different seat heights, widths, depths, sizes, shapes, materials, and types. In certain embodiments, the liquid container support 5 can be attached to the back of the seat by top seat attachment straps 20 that are intended to go over the top of the seat, then around to the front of the seat, and then back around to the back of the seat and attach back to liquid container support 5 as in FIG. 5. In the preferred embodiment, the liquid container support 5 is attached to the back of the seat by top seat attachment straps 20 that are intended to go over the top of the seat, then around to the front of the seat, and then attach to bottom seat attachment straps 25 in the front of the seat as in FIG. 18. In certain embodiments, the liquid container support 5 can be attached to the back of the seat by bottom seat attachment straps 25 that are intended to go around the bottom portion of the seat, then around to the front of the seat, and then back around to the back of the seat and attach back to liquid container support 5 as in FIG. 5. In the preferred embodiment, the liquid container support 5 is attached to the back of the seat by bottom seat attachment straps 25 that are intended to go around the bottom portion of the seat, then around to the front of the seat with top seat attachment straps 20 attached in the front of the seat to bottom seat attachment straps 25, and then back around to the back of the seat and attach back to liquid container support 5 as in FIG. 18. In the preferred embodiment, the liquid container support 5 is attached using a combination of both top seat attachment straps 20 and bottom seat attachment straps 25. Vertical position adjuster 70 is an optional adjuster attached or fastened to top seat attachment straps 20 that is used to help adjust i) the position of top seat attachment straps 20 over the top of the seat, and ii) the height or position of liquid container support 5 on the back of the seat as in FIG. 5. In the preferred embodiment, vertical position adjuster 70 is not used as an optional adjuster attached or fastened to top seat attachment straps 20 as in FIG. 18. In the preferred embodiment in FIG. 18, top seat attachment straps 20 and bottom seat attachment straps 25 are used to help adjust i) the position of top seat attachment straps 20 over the top of the seat, and ii) the height or position of liquid container support 5 on the back of the seat through lengthening or shortening top seat attachment straps 20. In certain embodiments, liquid container support 5 can use a combination of top seat attachment straps 20, bottom seat attachment straps 25, or vertical position adjuster 70 to adjust to different heights on the back of the seat as in FIG. 5; this method allows the system and device to be able to adjust to a variety of different seat heights, widths, depths, sizes, shapes, materials, and types by customizing the fitting to the seat. In the preferred embodiment, liquid container support 5 uses top seat attachment straps 20 and bottom seat attachment straps 25 to adjust to different heights on the back of the seat as in FIG. 18; this method allows the system and device to be able to adjust to a variety of different seat heights, widths, depths, sizes, shapes, materials, and types by customizing the fitting to the seat. Top seat attachment strap fasteners 75 is one or more optional fasteners, buckles, ladder lock sliders, clips, clasps, or any objects that would allow for top seat attachment straps 20 to be attached, secured, or fastened to the liquid container support 5 or for top seat attachment straps 20 to complete the connection to the other portions of top seat attachment straps 20. In certain embodiments, top seat attachment straps 20 can be adjusted to strengthen or loosen the hold to the seat by making the straps tighter or looser through top seat attachment strap fasteners 75. Top seat attachment straps 20 can have excess length of the straps to allow for smaller or larger seats, and in certain embodiments, the excess length of top seat attachment straps 20 is at the end where optional top seat attachment strap fasteners 75 attach, thus close to liquid container support 5. In certain embodiments, the excess length of the top seat attachment straps 20 may be placed into the lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5. Using a method of the present invention, liquid container support 5 can be adjusted to different heights on the back of the seat and this also allows the system and device to be able to adjust to a variety of different seat heights, widths, depths, sizes, shapes, materials, and types by using top seat attachment straps 20. Similarly, bottom seat attachment strap fastener 80 is one or more optional fasteners, buckles, ladder lock sliders, clips, clasps, or any objects that would allow for bottom seat attachment straps 25 to be attached, secured, or fastened to the liquid container support 5 or for bottom seat attachment straps 25 to complete a loop and the connection to the other portions of bottom seat attachment straps 25. In certain embodiments, bottom seat attachment straps 25 can be adjusted to strengthen or loosen the hold to the seat by making the straps tighter or looser through bottom seat attachment strap fasteners 80. The bottom seat attachment straps 25 can have excess length of the straps to allow for smaller or larger seats. In certain embodiments, the excess length of the bottom seat attachment straps 25 may be placed into the lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5. Using a method of the present invention, liquid container support 5 can be adjusted to different heights on the back of the seat and this also allows the system and device to be able to adjust to a variety of different seat heights, widths, depths, sizes, shapes, materials, and types by using bottom seat attachment straps 25. Liquid container support 5 is designed to be flexible to attach to a variety of seat heights, widths, depths, sizes, shapes, materials, and types, while at the same time allowing the liquid container support 5 to have an adjustable height or position on the back of the seat.
In FIG. 5, the portions of the seat 200 and base of seat 210 are shown for illustrative purposes of attaching the invention to. The seat 200 is where a person typically sits. The base of the seat 210 is used to hold up the seat 200.
FIG. 6 is a view of the overall system and the device of the present invention from the side of a seat. The seat in this illustration in FIG. 6 does not have an armrest. FIG. 6 is the present invention using the components in a similar fashion as described in FIG. 1 and FIG. 4. FIGS. 5-6 represent a seat without an armrest and longer height or top of seat 200 relative to FIGS. 1-4. Liquid container support 5 can be attached to the back of a seat in order to support liquid container 10. The hose holder 15 is used to position the hose 30 in a readily accessible location for the person to reach and grab the hose 30 to drink the water, liquids, or beverages. In this illustrative example, the hose holder 15 has been adjusted to a length to put the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 in a convenient position towards the front of the seat and in a raised to a position where it is more accessible to be reached by the person sitting in the seat. In one embodiment, the hose holder 15 could be anchored and attached to liquid container support 5 at one end as in FIG. 6. In the preferred embodiment as in FIG. 19, the hose holder 15 is attached to armrest 205, attached to a portion of seat 200, or attached to base of seat 210, and not anchored to liquid container support 5 at one end. FIGS. 14-29 use the preferred embodiment of hose holder 15 where the hose holder 15 is attached to armrest 205, attached to a portion of seat 200, or attached to base of seat 210, and not anchored to liquid container support 5 at one end. Using a method of the present invention, the person is more readily able to reach and access the water, liquids, or beverages with his or her hand while in the seat by pulling the hose 30 closer to his or her natural sitting position in the seat. Using a method of the present invention, the person does not have to bend around or stretch his or her arm and body to pull the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 from a less comfortable position farther towards the back of the seat as the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 have been adjusted sufficiently towards the front of the seat through hose holder 15. Similarly, the person does not have to stretch to reach low towards the bottom of the seat or towards the ground to pull the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 as the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 have been raised to a position on the seat with sufficient height. In this illustrative example in FIG. 6, the mouth piece 35 is at a height above liquid container 10. The height of liquid container support 5 and liquid container 10 relative to mouth piece 35 can be adjusted to make the delivery of water, liquids, or beverages require less suction or more suction from the mouth by a person when taking a drink. Placing the liquid container support 5 and liquid container 10 higher than mouth piece 35 requires less suction to from the person drink water, liquids, or beverages due to gravity, but can lead to potential spilling of water, liquids, or beverages from mouth piece 35. Placing the liquid container support 5 and liquid container 10 lower than mouth piece 35 requires more suction from the person to drink water, liquids, or beverages, but makes, spilling of water, liquids, or beverages from mouth piece 35 less likely. In FIG. 6, liquid container support 5 and liquid container 10 are lower than mouth piece 35.
In FIG. 6, this method of allowing the person to readily access the water, liquids, or beverages with his or her hand while in the seat by pulling the hose 30 closer to his or her natural sitting position in the seat, drink from the hose 30 or mouth piece 35 (including the potential to drink hands-free after inserting hose 30 or mouth piece 35 into his or her mouth), and then return the hose 30 to a position not directly on the body of the person after drinking is beneficial. The person can readily access water, liquids, or beverages while seated, perform necessary tasks while in the seat such as office or school work, and is still able to drink water, liquids, or beverages from liquid container 10. Then, after drinking the water, liquids, or beverages, the person can return the hose 30 to be attached to hose holder 15 in a convenient spot so that hose 30 is in a readily accessible location for the next time he or she would like to take another drink of water, liquids, or beverages. The person may continue on with any activity the person was completing in the seat without potentially being distracted. This method allows for convenient and easy access to water, liquids, or beverages while seated. This method also allows for additional excess or slack in the hose 30 so that a person is readily able to pull the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 to his or her mouth in a natural sitting position and the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 are able to reach his or her mouth while sitting in the seat. The use of the hose holder 15, hose 30, optional hose end clip 40, and optional hose end mount 45 help allow for the excess or slack in hose 30. The amount of excess or slack in hose 30 is shown for illustrative purposes and additional slack in hose 30 could be added or removed by lengthening or shortening the hose 30. The system and device allow for a method for the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 to be off the body of the person when not being drunk from. The system and device allow for a method to help prevent the person from requiring his or her hands after inserting hose 30 or mouth piece 35 into his or her mouth to consume the water, liquids, or beverages. The system and device allow for a method to help reduce the probability that the water, liquids, or beverages are in a position where the water, liquids, or beverages can readily be spilled. The system and device allow for a method for easy stowage and access of the water delivery mechanism by having hose 30 where it can be easily reached when the person is thirsty and would like his or her next drink of water, liquids, or beverages. The system and device allow for the liquid container 10 to be out of a person's way when sitting in a seat by attaching to the back of a seat through liquid container support 5. The system and device allow for the liquid container 10, which can be heavy when filled up with water especially for a larger capacity liquid container 10, to be attached to the back of a seat through liquid container support 5; a seat generally can hold significant weight, so attaching liquid container 10 to the back of a seat through liquid container support 5 uses a secure object, the seat, to attach to. The system and device allow for a method where the person does not have to lift liquid container 10, which can be heavy when filled with water, to drink in the seat, but instead the person just needs to pull the hose 30 closer to his or her natural sitting position in the seat, drink from the hose 30 or mouth piece 35, and thus not possibly strain from lifting a potentially heavy liquid container 10 filled with water multiple times a day. The system and device allow for movement of the seat from a person in the seat, for example the person turning from side-to-side in the seat rapidly, while at the same time maintaining the liquid container 10 securely onto the seat (and liquid container 10 not falling onto the ground) using liquid container support 5, and through use of top seat attachment straps 20 and bottom seat attachment straps 25. The liquid container support 5 attaches securely to the seat so that the liquid container 10 will be attached securely and not readily come free and fall out such as when a person reclines in a seat or if the seat was to hit a bump. FIG. 28 is a view using multiple top seat attachment straps 20 attached to the outside of the lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 on the opposite side of the seat to reduce the likelihood of liquid container 10 falling out of the lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 and onto the ground. Additional components not visible in FIG. 6 given the view are used in a similar fashion as in FIG. 1.
In FIG. 6, the portions of the seat 200 and base of seat 210 are shown for illustrative purposes of attaching the invention to. The seat 200 is where a person typically sits. The base of the seat 210 is used to hold up the seat 200.
FIG. 7 is a view of an example of one embodiment of liquid container 10. FIG. 7 contains additional details of the liquid container 10 and the connections of liquid container 10 to the hose 30 in an enlarged view. Liquid container 10 in FIG. 7 is a container or bottle typically made of plastic, polymers, metal, glass, silicone, composites, or similar material that can hold water, liquids, or beverages. Liquid container 10 is supported by liquid container support 5 with a lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 to hold or contain the liquid container 10. Liquid container 10 utilizing a container or bottle typically made of plastic, polymers, metal, glass, silicone, composites, or similar material illustrated in FIG. 7 is not meant to demonstrate all potential container examples, shapes, sizes, materials, whether insulated or non-insulated, whether filtered or non-filtered, or substitutes. FIGS. 7-8 represent different container example types of liquid container 10 to be supported by liquid container support 5.
FIG. 7 is the present invention using the components in a similar fashion as described in FIG. 1, but has additional details of the liquid container 10 and the connections of liquid container 10 to the hose 30 included as part of FIGS. 7-8, FIGS. 11-12, FIGS. 20-21, and FIGS. 24-25 as FIGS. 7-8, FIGS. 11-12, FIGS. 20-21, and FIGS. 24-25 are enlarged views; FIG. 1 shows the overall liquid container 10 and not the details shown in FIGS. 7-8, FIGS. 11-12, FIGS. 20-21, and FIGS. 24-25. For illustrative purposes, liquid container support 5 is being shown with transparency on its lower portion or bag to show examples of where liquid container 10 can be inserted into the lower portion or bag of the liquid container support 5 in FIGS. 7-8.
In FIG. 7, the liquid container support 5 can be attached to the back of the seat through either top seat attachment straps 20, bottom seat attachment straps 25, or a combination of both top seat attachment straps 20 and bottom seat attachment straps 25. The hose holder 15 is used to position the hose 30 in a readily accessible location for the person to reach and grab the hose 30 to drink the water, liquids, or beverages.
In FIG. 7, liquid container 10 is the overall container used to hold water, liquids, or beverages inside of it, and can have subcomponents. The outer shell 100 of the container or bottle is typically made of plastic, polymers, metal, glass, silicone, composites, or similar material and can hold water, liquids, or beverages inside of it. Hose end connector 105 is attached to the end of hose 30. Hose end connector 105 is at the end of hose 30 near liquid container 10 and is designed to screw or connect hose 30 to liquid container 10 through liquid container connector 110 of liquid container 10. Liquid container connector 110 is part of liquid container 10 and is designed to screw or connect liquid container 10 to hose 30 through hose end connector 105 of hose 30. In certain embodiments, the liquid container connector 110 may be shaped so a person could also drink from liquid connector 110 of liquid container 10 when not using the hose 30. In certain embodiments, the end of hose 30 near liquid container 10 may be designed to connect directly to liquid container 10 without using hose end connector 105 by pushing hose 30 directly into liquid connector 110. In certain embodiments, the end of hose 30 near liquid container 10 may be designed to connect directly to liquid container 10 without using hose end connector 105 or liquid connector 110 by pushing hose 30 directly into lid 120. In certain embodiments, the end of hose 30 near liquid container 10 may be designed to connect directly to liquid container 10 without using hose end connector 105 or liquid connector 110, and for hose 30 to function in a similar manner as straw 115 of liquid container 10 by pushing hose 30 directly into lid 120 and pushing hose 30 to bottom or near the bottom of liquid container 10. In certain embodiments, hose end connector 105 of hose 30 is designed to connect to liquid container 10 via pushing directly onto liquid container 10 and using friction or a seal. In certain embodiments, liquid connector 110 can be contained as part of lid 120. Liquid container 10 can be attached to hose 30 by screwing or connecting hose end connector 105 of hose 30 to liquid container connector 110 of liquid container 10. Liquid container 10 can be detached from hose 30 by unscrewing or removing the connection of hose end connector 105 of hose 30 from liquid container connector 110 of liquid container 10. For illustrative purposes, FIG. 7 shows transparency of liquid container connector 110 screwing or connecting into hose end connector 105. Using a method of the present invention, the liquid container 10 can be removed by detaching liquid container 10 from hose 30 and pulling liquid container 10 out from liquid container support 5 to refill liquid container 10 with additional water, liquids, or beverages or to clean liquid container 10 as well as to replace the previous liquid container 10 with a new liquid container 10. Thus, the majority of the device, such as parts for liquid container support 5, hose holder 15, top seat attachment straps 20, bottom seat attachment straps 25, hose 30, mouth piece 35, optional hose end clip 40, optional hose end mount 45, optional hose tie down 50, optional hose tie down on back of seat 55, optional strap supports 60, optional strap support holders 65, optional vertical position adjuster 70, optional top seat attachment strap fasteners 75, optional bottom seat attachment strap fastener 80, and hose end connector 105 of hose 30 can be left attached to the back of the seat on the top portion (part of seat 200) when liquid container 10 needs to be removed to refill or clean liquid container 10 as well as to replace the previous liquid container 10 with a new liquid container 10 (see FIG. 1 for additional components not visible in FIG. 7 given the view).
In FIG. 7, straw 115 is a straw within liquid container 10 that connects to the lid 120 and to liquid container connector 110. Straw 115 is used so that the person may drink the water, liquids, or beverages until they reach the bottom or near the bottom of liquid container 10. The lid 120 is used to seal the liquid container 10 so that the water, liquids, or beverages do not leak or escape from liquid container 10. The lid 120 can screw or attach onto the top of the outer shell 100 of liquid container 10. In one embodiment, the lid 120 may contain an optional small air inlet and outlet to allow air to enter the liquid container 10 when a person is drinking or additional air to escape from liquid container 10. In the certain embodiments, the optional blow valve 125 may contain an optional small air inlet and outlet to allow air to enter the liquid container 10 when a person is drinking or additional air to escape from liquid container 10. Blow valve 125 is an optional valve that can be screwed on or off of liquid container 10 to provide a space for air to enter so that hose 30 may be cleared of excess water, liquids, or beverages prior to removing liquid container 10 for refilling, cleaning, or replacing liquid container 10. In the certain embodiments, blow valve 125 is used to clear hose 30 of excess water, liquids, or beverages. In certain embodiments, the optional small air inlet and outlet on lid 120 could be used to clear hose 30 of excess water, liquids, or beverages. The liquid container connector 110 and optional blow valve 125 can be attached to the lid 120. The liquid container 10 can be easily pulled out and placed back into the lower portion or bag of the liquid container support 5 as in FIG. 7. In some embodiments, the lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 may have a pull tie so that it can be closed tightly onto liquid container 10. Using a method of the present invention, blow valve 125 can be removed or opened from lid 120 or optional small air inlet and outlet of lid 120 can be removed or opened while hose 30 is attached to liquid container 10 via connecting hose end connector 105 of hose 30 to liquid container connector 110 of liquid container 10. Removing the blow valve 125 or removing the optional small air inlet and outlet of lid 120 allows additional air to be able to escape from inside outer shell 100 of liquid container 10 to clear the hose 30 of excess water, liquids, or beverages prior to removing liquid container 10. In one embodiment, the person may blow through hose 30 or mouth piece 35 described in FIG. 1 using his or her mouth to force air into hose 30 and mouth piece 35 so that the excess water, liquids, or beverages are pushed from mouth piece 35, down hose 30, back through connecting hose end connector 105 of hose 30, through liquid container connector 110 of liquid container 10, down through straw 115, and into the inside of outer shell 100 of liquid container 10; thus the excess water, liquids, or beverages are pushed from mouth piece 35 and hose 30 back into liquid container 10. In another embodiment, there is the ability to open an optional air inlet at the end of mouth piece 35 or hose 30 to further let air into hose 30 and mouth piece 35. Thus, the excess water, liquids, or beverages contained in hose 30 and mouth piece 35 can be pushed back into liquid container 10 after a person blows air into hose 30 or mouth piece 35 using his or her mouth or by opening the optional air inlet at the end of mouth piece 35 or hose 30. This method allows a person to get the excess water, liquids, or beverages contained in hose 30 and mouth piece 35 into liquid container 10 prior to removing liquid container 10 for refilling, cleaning, or replacing so that this excess water, liquids, or beverages does not spill out of hose 30 back through connecting hose end connector 105. This method is beneficial as spilling could result in possible damage to the seat, floor, or items around the seat. Additionally, this method allows the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 to get air in hose 30 and mouth piece 35 prior to detaching liquid container 10 as the excess water, liquids, or beverages is pushed out of the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 by a person blowing into the hose 30 or mouth piece 35 or by opening an optional air inlet at the end of mouth piece 35 or hose 30; by getting air into the hose 30 and mouth piece 35, the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 are able to dry out, which helps reduce potential mold and allows hose 30 and mouth piece 35 to last a longer time before each needs to be cleaned or replaced. This method also allows for hose 30 to be left attached to liquid container support 5 so that connecting hose end connector 105 of hose 30 is ready to be re-attached to liquid container connector 110 of liquid container 10 once the liquid container 10 has been refilled, cleaned, or replaced. Using a method of the present invention, a person could drink a full bottle of liquid container 10 multiple times a day by simply refilling liquid container 10 and connecting it back to hose 30. For example, the person would not have the hassle of strapping liquid container support 5 back to the seat or repositioning hose holder 15 into an appropriate location once liquid container support 5 and hose holder 15 are positioned in a convenient location for the person on the seat. Additionally, this method potentially allows for a liquid container 10 to be a container or bottle typically made of plastic, polymers, metal, glass, silicone, composites, or similar material that can hold water, liquids, or beverages described in FIG. 7 that could be easier to wash and potentially safe for the dishwasher. In certain embodiments, an easier to wash liquid container 10 allows more convenience as a routine, daily-use solution to drink water, liquids, and beverages. A potential dishwasher safe liquid container 10 makes use of the device and system convenient for a person who often sits in a seat on a daily basis easier to get his or her necessary hydration each day. In certain embodiments, the optional blow valve 125 may be shaped so a person could also drink from blow valve 125 of liquid container 10 when not using the hose 30. Additional components not visible in FIG. 7 given the view are used in a similar fashion as in FIG. 1.
In FIG. 7 and using an additional method of the present invention, the liquid container 10, hose 30, mouth piece 35, optional hose end clip 40, and hose end connector 105 of hose 30 can be removed from liquid container support 5 and the majority of the device to allow a different person to sit in the seat. The different person could have a different liquid container 10, hose 30, mouth piece 35, optional hose end clip 40, and hose end connector 105 of hose 30 than the previous person, but still utilize the same seat and same liquid container support 5 and the majority of the device as the previous person. Similar to the previous method, the majority of the device, such as parts for liquid container support 5, hose holder 15, top seat attachment straps 20, bottom seat attachment straps 25, optional hose end mount 45, optional hose tie down 50, optional hose tie down on back of seat 55, optional strap supports 60, optional strap support holders 65, optional vertical position adjuster 70, optional top seat attachment strap fasteners 75, and optional bottom seat attachment strap fastener 80 can be left attached to the back of the seat on the top portion (part of seat 200) when liquid container 10, hose 30, mouth piece 35, optional hose end clip 40, and hose end connector 105 of hose 30 need to be removed so a different person can sit in the seat and drink from a different liquid container 10 (see FIG. 1 for additional components not visible in FIG. 7 given the view).
FIG. 8 is a view of an example of another embodiment of liquid container 10. FIG. 8 contains additional details of the liquid container 10 and the connections of liquid container 10 to the hose 30 in an enlarged view. Liquid container 10 in FIG. 8 is a container, bladder, or hydration reservoir typically made of plastic, polymers, rubber, silicone, composites, or similar material that can hold water, liquids, or beverages. Liquid container 10 is supported by liquid container support 5 with a lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 to hold or contain the liquid container 10. Liquid container 10 utilizing a container, bladder, or hydration reservoir typically made of plastic, polymers, rubber, silicone, composites, or similar material illustrated in FIG. 8 is not meant to demonstrate all potential container examples, shapes, sizes, materials, or substitutes.
FIG. 8 is the present invention using the components in a similar fashion as described in FIG. 1, but has additional details of the liquid container 10 and the connections of liquid container 10 to the hose 30 included as part of FIGS. 7-8, FIGS. 11-12, FIGS. 20-21, and FIGS. 24-25 as FIGS. 7-8, FIGS. 11-12, FIGS. 20-21, and FIGS. 24-25 are enlarged views; FIG. 1 shows the overall liquid container 10 and not the details shown in FIGS. 7-8, FIGS. 11-12, FIGS. 20-21, and FIGS. 24-25. For illustrative purposes, liquid container support 5 is being shown with transparency on its lower portion or bag to show examples of where liquid container 10 can be inserted into the lower portion or bag of the liquid container support 5 in FIGS. 7-8.
In FIG. 8, the liquid container support 5 can be attached to the back of the seat through either top seat attachment straps 20, bottom seat attachment straps 25, or a combination of both top seat attachment straps 20 and bottom seat attachment straps 25. The hose holder 15 is used to position the hose 30 in a readily accessible location for the person to reach and grab the hose 30 to drink the water, liquids, or beverages.
In FIG. 8, liquid container 10 is the overall container used to hold water, liquids, or beverages inside of it, and can have subcomponents. The bladder outer material 150 is the outer portion of liquid container 10 and is made of plastic, polymers, rubber, silicone, composites, or similar material that is designed to hold water, liquids, or beverages inside of it. Hose end connector 105 is attached to the end of hose 30. Hose end connector 105 is at the end of hose 30 near liquid container 10 and is designed to screw or connect to liquid container 10 via bladder outlet 155 of liquid container 10. Bladder outlet 155 is part of liquid container 10 and is designed to screw or connect liquid container 10 to hose 30 through hose end connector 105 of hose 30. Liquid container 10 can be attached to hose 30 by screwing or connecting hose end connector 105 of hose 30 to bladder outlet 155 of liquid container 10. In certain embodiments, the end of hose 30 near liquid container 10 may be designed to connect directly to liquid container 10 without using hose end connector 105 by pushing hose 30 directly into bladder outlet 155. In certain embodiments, the end of hose 30 near liquid container 10 may be designed to connect directly to liquid container 10 without using hose end connector 105 or bladder outlet 155 by pushing hose 30 directly into bladder hose inlet 165 or bladder lid 170. In certain embodiments, hose end connector 105 of hose 30 is designed to connect to liquid container 10 via pushing directly onto liquid container 10 and using friction or a seal. In certain embodiments, bladder outlet 155 can be contained as part of bladder hose inlet 165. Liquid container 10 can be detached from hose 30 by unscrewing or removing the connection of hose end connector 105 of hose 30 from bladder outlet 155 of liquid container 10. For illustrative purposes, FIG. 8 shows transparency of bladder outlet 155 screwing or connecting into hose end connector 105. Using a method of the present invention, the liquid container 10 can be removed by detaching liquid container 10 from hose 30, detaching optional bladder support clip 180, and pulling liquid container 10 out from liquid container support 5 to refill liquid container 10 with additional water, liquids, or beverages or to clean liquid container 10 as well as to replace the previous liquid container 10 with a new liquid container 10. Thus, the majority of the device, such as parts for liquid container support 5, hose holder 15, top seat attachment straps 20, bottom seat attachment straps 25, hose 30, mouth piece 35, optional hose end clip 40, optional hose end mount 45, optional hose tie down 50, optional hose tie down on back of seat 55, optional strap supports 60, optional strap support holders 65, optional vertical position adjuster 70, optional top seat attachment strap fasteners 75, optional bottom seat attachment strap fastener 80, and hose end connector 105 of hose 30 can be left attached to the back of the seat on the top portion (part of seat 200) when liquid container 10 needs to be removed to refill or clean liquid container 10 as well as to replace the previous liquid container 10 with a new liquid container 10 (see FIG. 1 for additional components not visible in FIG. 8 given the view).
In FIG. 8, bladder hose 160 is an optional hose emanating from liquid container 10 that connects bladder outlet 155 of liquid container 10 to bladder hose inlet 165 of liquid container 10. In certain embodiments, bladder hose 160 is not used, but instead bladder outlet 155 of liquid container 10 is attached directly to bladder hose inlet 165 of liquid container 10. Bladder hose inlet 165 is where bladder hose 160 enters the bladder outer material 150 of the liquid container 10. The bladder hose 160 is attached to bladder outer material 150 via bladder hose inlet 165. The bladder hose inlet 165 and end of bladder hose 160 are placed towards the bottom of the liquid container 10 so that the person may drink the water, liquids, or beverages until they reach the bottom or near the bottom of liquid container 10. The bladder lid 170 is used to seal the liquid container 10 so that the water, liquids, or beverages do not leak or escape from the liquid container 10. The bladder lid 170 can be embedded into or attached onto the bladder outer material 150 of the liquid container 10 so the bladder lid 170 can be opened or closed, for example by screwing on bladder lid 170 or unscrewing bladder lid 170. Bladder blow valve 175 is an optional valve that can be screwed on or off of liquid container 10 to provide a space for air to escape so that hose 30 may be cleared of excess water, liquids, or beverages prior to removing liquid container 10 for refilling, cleaning, or replacing liquid container 10. In the certain embodiments, bladder blow valve 175 is used to clear hose 30 of excess water, liquids, or beverages. In certain embodiments, bladder lid 170 may be used to clear hose 30 of excess water, liquids, or beverages. Additionally, in some embodiments, liquid container 10 may have an optional small air inlet and outlet to allow air to enter the liquid container 10 so a person can drink from liquid container 10 or additional air to escape from liquid container 10. In certain embodiments, optional small air inlet and outlet of liquid container 10 may be used to clear hose 30 of excess water, liquids, or beverages. The optional bladder blow valve 175 can be attached to bladder lid 170 as in FIG. 8 or elsewhere on bladder outer material 150. In some embodiments, optional bladder support clip 180 can be used to connect liquid container 10 to liquid container support 5 to hold liquid container 10 upright. In certain embodiments, optional bladder support clip 180 is not used, but instead liquid container 10 is just placed into the lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5. Liquid container 10 can be easily pulled out and placed back into the lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 shown in FIG. 8 after detaching or reattaching optional bladder support clip 180. In some embodiments, the lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 may have a pull tie so that it can be closed tightly onto liquid container 10. Using a method of the present invention, bladder blow valve 175 can be removed or opened from bladder lid 170, bladder lid 170 may be removed or opened, or the optional small air inlet and outlet on liquid container 10 may be used while hose 30 is attached to liquid container 10 via connecting hose end connector 105 of hose 30 to bladder outlet 155 of liquid container 10. Removing the bladder blow valve 175, removing bladder lid 170, or using the optional small air inlet and outlet on liquid container 10 allows additional air to be able to escape from inside bladder outer material 150 of liquid container 10 to clear the hose 30 of excess water, liquids, or beverages prior to removing liquid container 10. In one embodiment, the person may blow through hose 30 or mouth piece 35 described in FIG. 1 using his or her mouth to force air into mouth piece 35 or hose 30 so that the excess water, liquids, or beverages are pushed from mouth piece 35, down hose 30, back through connecting hose end connector 105 of hose 30, through bladder outlet 155, down through bladder hose 160, back through bladder hose inlet 165, and back inside of the bladder outer material 150 of liquid container 10; thus the excess water, liquids, or beverages are pushed from mouth piece 35 and hose 30 back into liquid container 10. In another embodiment, there is the ability to open an optional air inlet at the end of mouth piece 35 or hose 30 further let air into hose 30 and mouth piece 35. Thus, the excess water, liquids, or beverages contained in hose 30 and mouth piece 35 can be pushed back into liquid container 10 after a person blows air into mouth piece 35 or hose 30 using his or her mouth or by opening the optional air inlet at the end of mouth piece 35 or hose 30. This method allows a person to get the excess water, liquids, or beverages contained in hose 30 and mouth piece 35 into liquid container 10 prior to removing liquid container 10 for refilling, cleaning, or replacing so that this excess water, liquids, or beverages does not spill out of hose 30 back through connecting hose end connector 105. This method is beneficial as spilling could result in possible damage to the seat, floor, or items around the seat. Additionally, this method allows the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 to get air in hose 30 and mouth piece 35 prior to detaching liquid container 10 as the excess water, liquids, or beverages is pushed out of the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 by a person blowing into the mouth piece 35 or by opening the optional air inlet at the end of mouth piece 35 or hose 30; by getting air into the hose 30 and mouth piece 35, the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 are able to dry out, which helps reduce potential mold and allows hose 30 and mouth piece 35 to last a longer time before each needs to be cleaned or replaced. This method also allows for the hose 30 to be left attached to liquid container support 5 so that hose end connector 105 of hose 30 is ready to be re-attached to bladder outlet 155 of liquid container 10 once the liquid container 10 has been refilled, cleaned, or replaced. Using a method of the present invention, a person could drink a full bladder of liquid container 10 multiple times a day by simply refilling liquid container 10 and connecting it back to hose 30. For example, the person would not have the hassle of strapping liquid container support 5 back to the seat or repositioning hose holder 15 into an appropriate location once liquid container support 5 and hose holder 15 are positioned in a convenient location for the person on the seat. Additional components not visible in FIG. 8 given the view are used in a similar fashion as in FIG. 1.
FIG. 9 is a view of the overall system and the device of the present invention from the back of a seat with the hose holder 15 that positions the hose 30 in a different position than in FIGS. 1-4. FIG. 9 is the present invention using the components in a similar fashion as described in FIG. 1. In FIG. 9, the hose holder 15 places the hose 30 in more of a diagonal direction relative to the back of the seat, raising the end height of hose holder 15 and potentially where mouth piece 35 is located. The seat in FIG. 9 is the same seat as in FIGS. 1-4, but FIG. 9 shows a different direction of the hose holder 15 than in FIGS. 1-4. The hose holder 15 in FIGS. 1-6, FIGS. 9-10, FIGS. 14-19, FIGS. 22-23, and FIG. 29 utilizing different illustrations of hose holder 15 are not meant to demonstrate all potential hose holder 15 examples, angles, shapes, lengths, sizes, materials, or substitutes. FIG. 9 is the present invention in one embodiment using the components in a similar fashion as described in FIG. 1, but hose holder 15 has been placed at a higher angle on the seat, thus raising the end height of hose holder 15 relative to the seat. In the preferred embodiment as in FIG. 22, the hose holder 15 is attached to amirest 205, attached to a portion of seat 200, or attached to base of seat 210, and not anchored to liquid container support 5 at one end.
In FIG. 9, the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 are in a higher position than in FIG. 1 relative to the seat. The person can readily access water, liquids, or beverages while seated, perform necessary tasks while in the seat such as office or school work, and is still able to drink water, liquids, or beverages from liquid container 10. Then, after drinking the water, liquids, or beverages, the person can return the hose 30 to be attached to hose holder 15 in a convenient spot so that hose 30 is in a readily accessible location for the next time he or she would like to take another drink of water, liquids, or beverages. In FIG. 9, the strap supports 60 have been pulled tighter on top seat attachment straps 20 so that the hose holder 15 sits at a higher, more diagonal angle relative to the seat. In the preferred embodiment, strap supports 60 are not used as in FIG. 22.
FIG. 10 is a view of the overall system and the device of the present invention from the back of a seat with the hose holder 15 that positions the hose 30 in a different position than in FIGS. 1-4 and FIG. 9. FIG. 10 is the present invention using the components in a similar fashion as described in FIG. 1. In FIG. 10, the hose holder 15 places the hose 30 in more of a vertical direction relative to the back of the seat, raising the end height of hose holder 15 further and potentially where mouth piece 35 is located; for example, raising the end height of hose holder 15 and potentially where mouth piece 35 is located to above the head of the person in the seat. The seat in FIG. 10 is the same seat as in FIGS. 1-4 and FIG. 9, but FIG. 10 shows a different direction of hose holder 15 than in FIGS. 1-4 and FIG. 9. FIG. 10 is the present invention using the components in a similar fashion as described in FIG. 1, but the hose holder 15 has been placed at more of a vertical angle on the seat, thus raising the end height of the hose holder 15 even further relative to the seat than in FIG. 1 and FIG. 9. In the preferred embodiment as in FIG. 23, the hose holder 15 is attached to armrest 205, attached to a portion of seat 200, or attached to base of seat 210, and not anchored to liquid container support 5 at one end.
In FIG. 10, the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 are in even higher position than in FIG. 1 and FIG. 9 relative to the seat. The person can readily access water, liquids, or beverages while seated, perform necessary tasks while in the seat such as office or school work, and is still able to drink water, liquids, or beverages from liquid container 10. Then, after drinking the water, liquids, or beverages, the person can return the hose 30 to be attached to hose holder 15 in a convenient spot so that hose 30 is in a readily accessible location for the next time he or she would like to take another drink of water, liquids, or beverages. In FIG. 10, the strap supports 60 have been reconfigured on top seat attachment straps 20 so that the hose holder 15 sits at a higher, vertical angle relative to the seat than in FIG. 1 and FIG. 9. In the preferred embodiment, strap supports 60 are not used as in FIG. 23.
FIG. 11 is a view of an example of one embodiment of liquid container 10 utilizing a container or bottle typically made of plastic, polymers, metal, glass, silicone, composites, or similar material that can hold water, liquids, or beverages. Liquid container 10 is supported by liquid container support 5 without a lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 to hold or contain the liquid container 10; instead of placing liquid container 10 into the lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 as in FIG. 7, liquid container 10 is attached to the outside of liquid container support 5 in FIG. 11. FIGS. 11-12 represent different container example types of liquid container 10 to be supported by liquid container support 5 without a lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 to contain liquid container 10. FIG. 11 is the present invention using the components in a similar fashion as described in FIG. 1 and FIG. 7.
In FIG. 11 and in some embodiments, optional bottle support clip 130 can be used to attach liquid container 10 to the liquid container support 5. Bottle support clip 130 is one or more optional clips, buttons, buckles, clasps, clamps, fasteners, pins, ties, tie-downs, tacks, hooks, magnetic attachments, or a similar mechanisms to attach or secure liquid container 10 to the liquid container support 5. Instead of placing liquid container 10 into the lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 as in FIG. 7, the liquid container 10 is simply attached via a clip, button, buckle, clasp, clamp, fastener, pin, tie, tie-down, tack, hook, magnetic attachment, or attached in a similar manner so that liquid container 10 can be attached to or detached from the outside of liquid container support 5. Thus, in order to refill, clean, or replace the liquid container 10, the person follows the same process as described in FIG. 7, and additionally needs to detach liquid container 10 from liquid container support 5 using bottle support clip 130 instead of removing liquid container 10 from the lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5. Similarly, to reattach liquid container 10 to liquid container support 5, the person must also reattach liquid container 10 to liquid container support 5 using bottle support clip 130 instead of inserting liquid container 10 into the lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5. Then, the person can reattach the liquid container 10 using liquid container connector 110 of liquid container 10 to hose end connector 105 of hose 30. For illustrative purposes, FIG. 11 shows transparency of liquid container connector 110 of liquid container 10 screwing or connecting into hose end connector 105 of hose 30. Additional components not visible in FIG. 11 given the view are used in a similar fashion as in FIG. 1.
FIG. 12 is a view of an example of another embodiment of liquid container 10 utilizing a container, bladder, or hydration reservoir typically made of plastic, polymers, rubber, silicone, composites, or similar material that can hold water, liquids, or beverages. Liquid container 10 is supported by liquid container support 5 without a lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 to hold or contain the liquid container 10; instead of placing liquid container 10 into the lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 as in FIG. 8, liquid container 10 is only attached to the outside of liquid container support 5 in FIG. 12. FIG. 12 is the present invention using the components in a similar fashion as described in FIG. 1 and FIG. 8.
In FIG. 12 and in some embodiments, optional bladder support clip 180 can be used to attach liquid container 10 to the liquid container support 5. Bladder support clip 180 is one or more optional clips, buttons, buckles, clasps, clamps, fasteners, pins, ties, tie-downs, tacks, hooks, magnetic attachments, or a similar mechanisms to attach or secure liquid container 10 to the liquid container support 5. Instead of placing liquid container 10 into the lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 as in FIG. 8, the liquid container 10 is simply attached via a clip, button, buckle, clasp, clamp, fastener, pin, tie, tie-down, tack, hook, magnetic attachment, or attached in a similar manner so that liquid container 10 can be attached to or detached from the outside of liquid container support 5. Thus, in order to refill, clean, or replace the liquid container 10, the person follows the same process as described in FIG. 8, but does not need to remove liquid container 10 from the lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5. For illustrative purposes, FIG. 12 shows transparency of bladder outlet 155 screwing or connecting into hose end connector 105. Additional components not visible in FIG. 12 given the view are used in a similar fashion as in FIG. 1.
FIG. 13 is a view of an example of the enlarged view seen in FIGS. 7-8, but with the liquid container 10 removed, such as for refilling or cleaning liquid container 10 as well as for replacing the previous liquid container 10 with a new liquid container 10.
In FIG. 13, liquid container support 5 with a lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 would be used to hold or contain the liquid container 10 if liquid container 10 was not removed. Hose end connector 105 is attached to the end of hose 30. Hose end connector 105 is designed to screw or connect to liquid container 10. Using a method of the present invention, the liquid container 10, which is removed in FIG. 13, can be removed for refilling or cleaning liquid container 10 as well as for replacing the previous liquid container 10 with a new liquid container 10. Thus, the majority of the device, such as parts for liquid container support 5, hose holder 15, top seat attachment straps 20, bottom seat attachment straps 25, hose 30, mouth piece 35, optional hose end clip 40, optional hose end mount 45, optional hose tie down 50, optional hose tie down on back of seat 55, optional strap supports 60, optional strap support holders 65, optional vertical position adjuster 70, optional top seat attachment strap fasteners 75, optional bottom seat attachment strap fastener 80, and hose end connector 105 of hose 30 can be left attached to the back of the seat on the top portion (part of seat 200). Additional components not visible in FIG. 13 given the view are used in a similar fashion as in FIG. 1.
FIG. 14 is a view of the overall system and the device of the present invention from the back of a seat with the hose holder 15 attached to the seat. The seat in this illustration in FIG. 14 has an armrest. FIGS. 14-17 represent different views of the same seat with an amirest. The seat in this illustration has an armrest, but the seat has a different amirest style than in FIGS. 1-4 and FIGS. 9-10. FIGS. 14-17 represent different views of the same seat with the same armrest 205. FIG. 14 is the present invention using the components in a similar fashion as described in FIG. 1, however, FIGS. 14-17 are views of the preferred embodiment of top seat attachment straps 20, bottom seat attachment straps 25, and hose holder 15 (bottom seat attachment straps 25 are not visible in FIG. 16 given the view; top seat attachment straps 20 are not visible in FIG. 17 given the view), as well as FIGS. 14-17 do not utilize not utilize optional hose tie down 50, optional strap supports 60, optional strap support holders 65, and optional vertical position adjuster 70 in the preferred embodiment. FIGS. 14-29 provide different embodiments of top seat attachment straps 20, bottom seat attachment straps 25, and hose holder 15 than in FIGS. 1-13. FIGS. 14-29 are views of the preferred embodiment and do not utilize optional hose tie down 50, optional strap supports 60, optional strap support holders 65, and optional vertical position adjuster 70 as in FIGS. 1-13. Additional components not visible in FIG. 2-4, FIGS. 6-8, and FIGS. 11-13 given the view are used in a similar fashion as in FIG. 1. Additional components not visible in FIG. 15-17 and FIGS. 19-29 given the view are used in a similar fashion as in FIG. 14.
In FIG. 14, liquid container support 5 can be attached to the back of a seat in order to support liquid container 10. The present invention uniquely allows for the liquid container support 5 to be attached to the back of a variety of different seat heights, widths, depths, sizes, shapes, materials, and types. In the preferred embodiment, the liquid container support 5 is attached to the back of the seat by top seat attachment straps 20 that are intended to go over the top of the seat, then around to the front of the seat, and then attach to bottom seat attachment straps 25 in the front of the seat as in FIG. 14. In the preferred embodiment, the liquid container support 5 is attached to the back of the seat by bottom seat attachment straps 25 that are intended to go around the bottom portion of the seat, then around to the front of the seat with top seat attachment straps 20 attached in the front of the seat to bottom seat attachment straps 25, and then back around to the back of the seat and attach back to liquid container support 5 as in FIG. 14. In the preferred embodiment, the liquid container support 5 is attached using a combination of both top seat attachment straps 20 and bottom seat attachment straps 25 as in FIG. 14.
In FIG. 14, the hose holder 15 is used to position the hose 30 in a readily accessible location for the person to reach and grab the hose 30 to drink the water, liquids, or beverages. In the preferred embodiment, the hose holder 15 is attached to i) armrest 205 through an attachment such as a strap, tie down, rope, cord, webbing, nylon material, elastic material, polyester material, polypropylene material, rubber, plastic, metal, garment, leather, textile, clip, button, buckle, clasp, clamp, fastener, pin, tie, tack, hook, adhesive, or similar substitute, ii) a portion of seat 200 through an attachment such as a strap, tie down, rope, cord, webbing, nylon material, elastic material, button, buckle, clasp, clamp, fastener, pin, tie, tack, hook, adhesive, or similar substitute, or iii) base of seat 210 through an attachment such as a strap, tie down, rope, cord, webbing, nylon material, elastic material, polyester material, polypropylene material, rubber, plastic, metal, garment, leather, textile, clip, button, buckle, clasp, clamp, fastener, pin, tie, tack, hook, adhesive, or similar substitute so hose 30 is in a readily accessible location for the person to reach and grab the hose 30 to drink the water, liquids, or beverages as in FIG. 14. In the preferred embodiment, the hose holder 15 is attached to amirest 205, attached to a portion of seat 200, or attached to base of seat 210, and not anchored to liquid container support 5 at one end. In FIG. 14, the hose holder 15 is attached to armrest 205, and not anchored to liquid container support 5 at one end. The person is able to drink from mouth piece 35 that is attached to hose 30 from the liquid container 10. Optional hose end clip 40 can be anchored to either mouth piece 35 or hose 30 near the end where the person would stow hose 30 when not being drunk from. Hose end clip 40 can be easily attached and detached from optional hose end mount 45 or hose holder 15 so that the person may stow the hose 30 when not drinking, then pull the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 closer to his or her mouth to drink water, liquids, or beverages while sitting in the seat; once the person begins to drink water, liquids, or beverages, the person is still able to perform routine functions while sitting, such as facing straight forward, turning his or her head from side-to-side, or continuing with office work, school work, or any activities he or she is completing while sitting. Then, after drinking the water, liquids, or beverages, the person can return the hose 30 to be attached to hose holder 15 in a convenient spot so that hose 30 is in a readily accessible location for the next time he or she would like to take another drink of water, liquids, or beverages.
Hose tie down on back of seat 55 is an optional tie down, tie, clip, fastener, hook, ring, line, string, opening on liquid container support 5, magnetic attachment, or other mechanism to attach hose 30 to the liquid container support 5. In the preferred embodiment, hose tie down on back of seat 55 is used as in FIG. 14. Hose 30 can be detached from optional hose end mount 45 and optional hose tie down on back of seat 55 to i) clean hose 30 and mouth piece 35, or ii) change the previous hose 30 for a new hose 30.
In the preferred embodiment in FIG. 14, top seat attachment straps 20 and bottom seat attachment straps 25 are used to help adjust i) the position of top seat attachment straps 20 over the top of the seat, and ii) the height or position of liquid container support 5 on the back of the seat through lengthening or shortening top seat attachment straps 20. In the preferred embodiment in FIG. 14, top seat attachment straps 20 and bottom seat attachment straps 25 also allow the device to adjust for a variety of different shapes on the top of existing seats by adjusting the placement of where top seat attachment straps 20 attaches to bottom seat attachment straps 25 in the front of the seat, allowing for top seat attachment straps 20 to potentially be centered or nearly centered over the top of the seat. For example, the device could be attached to a seat with a half-circle at the top of the seat. In the preferred embodiment, top seat attachment straps 20 may be able to slide along bottom seat attachment straps 25 in the front of the seat via a repositionable loop or open loop on one end of top seat attachment straps 20 where it attaches bottom seat attachment straps 25 in the front of the seat to center it. In the preferred embodiment, top seat attachment straps 20 and bottom seat attachment straps 25 as in FIGS. 14-17 allow the device to adjust for a variety of different shapes on the top of existing seats by adjusting the length of top seat attachment straps 20 and bottom seat attachment straps 25. In the preferred embodiment in FIGS. 14-17, liquid container support 5 uses top seat attachment straps 20 and bottom seat attachment straps 25 to adjust to different heights on the back of the seat; this method allows the system and device to be able to adjust to a variety of different seat heights, widths, depths, sizes, shapes, materials, and types by customizing the fitting to the seat.
In FIG. 14, top seat attachment strap fasteners 75 is one or more optional fasteners, buckles, ladder lock sliders, clips, clasps, or any objects that would allow for top seat attachment straps 20 to be attached, secured, or fastened to the liquid container support 5 or for top seat attachment straps 20 to complete the connection to the other portions of top seat attachment straps 20. In certain embodiments, top seat attachment straps 20 can be adjusted to strengthen or loosen the hold to the seat by making the straps tighter or looser through top seat attachment strap fasteners 75. Top seat attachment straps 20 can have excess length of the straps to allow for smaller or larger seats, and in certain embodiments, the excess length of top seat attachment straps 20 is at the end where optional top seat attachment strap fasteners 75 attach, thus close to liquid container support 5. In certain embodiments, the excess length of the top seat attachment straps 20 may be placed into the lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5. Using a method of the present invention, liquid container support 5 can be adjusted to different heights on the back of the seat and this also allows the system and device to be able to adjust to a variety of different seat heights, widths, depths, sizes, shapes, materials, and types by using top seat attachment straps 20. Similarly, bottom seat attachment strap fastener 80 is one or more optional fasteners, buckles, ladder lock sliders, clips, clasps, or any objects that would allow for bottom seat attachment straps 25 to be attached, secured, or fastened to the liquid container support 5 or for bottom seat attachment straps 25 to complete a loop and the connection to the other portions of bottom seat attachment straps 25. In certain embodiments, bottom seat attachment straps 25 can be adjusted to strengthen or loosen the hold to the seat by making the straps tighter or looser through bottom seat attachment strap fasteners 80. The bottom seat attachment straps 25 can have excess length of the straps to allow for smaller or larger seats. In some embodiments, bottom seat attachment straps 25 can be pushed as low as possible on seat 200 so it is more difficult to be felt on the lower back or buttocks of the person and improve the comfort of using the device. Using a method of the present invention, bottom seat attachment straps 25 can be used to support more of the weight of the liquid container 10 than top seat attachment straps 20 by pushing bottom seat attachment straps 25 as low as possible on seat 200 and lengthening top seat attachment straps 20, which can improve the comfort of a person using the device. In certain embodiments, the excess length of the bottom seat attachment straps 25 may be placed into the lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5. Using a method of the present invention, liquid container support 5 can be adjusted to different heights on the back of the seat and this also allows the system and device to be able to adjust to a variety of different seat heights, widths, depths, sizes, shapes, materials, and types by using bottom seat attachment straps 25. Liquid container support 5 is designed to be flexible to attach to a variety of seat heights, widths, depths, sizes, shapes, materials, and types, while at the same time allowing the liquid container support 5 to have an adjustable height or position on the back of the seat.
In FIG. 14, the portions of the seat 200, armrest 205, and base of seat 210 are shown for illustrative purposes of attaching the invention to. The seat 200 is where a person typically sits. The seat in this illustration in FIG. 14 has an armrest 205. The base of the seat 210 is used to hold up the seat 200.
FIG. 15 is a view of the overall system and the device of the present invention from the front of a seat with the hose holder 15 attached to the seat. The seat in this illustration in FIG. 15 has an amirest. FIG. 15 is the present invention using the components in a similar fashion as described in FIG. 2, however, FIGS. 14-17 are views of the preferred embodiment of top seat attachment straps 20, bottom seat attachment straps 25, and hose holder 15 (bottom seat attachment straps 25 are not visible in FIG. 16 given the view; top seat attachment straps 20 are not visible in FIG. 17 given the view), as well as FIGS. 14-17 do not utilize not utilize optional hose tie down 50, optional strap supports 60, optional strap support holders 65, and optional vertical position adjuster 70 in the preferred embodiment. Additional components not visible in FIG. 15 given the view are used in a similar fashion as in FIG. 14.
In FIG. 15, liquid container support 5 can be attached to the back of a seat in order to support liquid container 10. In the preferred embodiment, the liquid container support 5 is attached to the back of the seat by top seat attachment straps 20 that are intended to go over the top of the seat, then around to the front of the seat, and then attach to bottom seat attachment straps 25 in the front of the seat as in FIG. 15. In the preferred embodiment, the liquid container support 5 is attached to the back of the seat by bottom seat attachment straps 25 that are intended to go around the bottom portion of the seat, then around to the front of the seat with top seat attachment straps 20 attached in the front of the seat to bottom seat attachment straps 25, and then back around to the back of the seat and attach back to liquid container support 5 as in FIG. 15. In the preferred embodiment, a combination of both the top seat attachment straps 20 and bottom seat attachment straps 25 is used. Bottom seat attachment straps 25 are shown going across the front of the seat in FIG. 15 with the front of the seat with top seat attachment straps 20 attached in the front of the seat to bottom seat attachment straps 25.
In FIG. 15, the hose holder 15 is used to position the hose 30 in a readily accessible location for the person to reach and grab the hose 30 to drink the water, liquids, or beverages. The person is able to drink from mouth piece 35 that is attached to hose 30 from the liquid container 10. Optional hose end clip 40 can be anchored to either mouth piece 35 or hose 30 near the end where the person would stow hose 30 when not being drunk from. Hose end clip 40 can be easily attached and detached from optional hose end mount 45 or hose holder 15 so that the person may stow the hose 30 when not drinking, then pull the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 closer to his or her mouth to drink water, liquids, or beverages while sitting in the seat; once the person begins to drink water, liquids, or beverages, the person is still able to perform routine functions while sitting, such as facing straight forward, turning his or her head from side-to-side, or continuing with office work, school work, or any activities he or she is completing while sitting. Then, after drinking the water, liquids, or beverages, the person can return the hose 30 to be attached to hose holder 15 in a convenient spot so that hose 30 is in a readily accessible location for the next time he or she would like to take another drink of water, liquids, or beverages.
In FIG. 15, the portions of the seat 200, armrest 205, and base of seat 210 are shown for illustrative purposes of attaching the invention to. The seat 200 is where a person typically sits. The seat in this illustration in FIG. 15 has an armrest 205. The base of the seat 210 is used to hold up the seat 200.
FIG. 16 is a view of the overall system and the device of the present invention from the top of a seat with the hose holder 15 attached to the seat. The seat in this illustration in FIG. 16 has an amirest. FIG. 16 is the present invention using the components in a similar fashion as described in FIG. 3, however, FIGS. 14-17 are views of the preferred embodiment of top seat attachment straps 20, bottom seat attachment straps 25, and hose holder 15 (bottom seat attachment straps 25 are not visible in FIG. 16 given the view; top seat attachment straps 20 are not visible in FIG. 17 given the view), as well as FIGS. 14-17 do not utilize not utilize optional hose tie down 50, optional strap supports 60, optional strap support holders 65, and optional vertical position adjuster 70 in the preferred embodiment. Additional components not visible in FIG. 16 given the view are used in a similar fashion as in FIG. 14.
In FIG. 16, liquid container support 5 can be attached to the back of a seat in order to support liquid container 10. In the preferred embodiment, the liquid container support 5 is attached to the back of the seat by top seat attachment straps 20 that are intended to go over the top of the seat, then around to the front of the seat, and then attach to bottom seat attachment straps 25 in the front of the seat as in FIG. 16. Top seat attachment straps 20 are shown going across the top of the seat in FIG. 16.
In FIG. 16, the hose holder 15 is used to position the hose 30 in a readily accessible location for the person to reach and grab the hose 30 to drink the water, liquids, or beverages. In this illustrative example, the hose holder 15 has been adjusted to a length to put the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 in a convenient position towards the end of the armrest 205 near the front of the seat. In the preferred embodiment as in FIG. 16, the hose holder 15 is attached to amirest 205, attached to a portion of seat 200, or attached to base of seat 210, and not anchored to liquid container support 5 at one end. FIGS. 14-29 use the preferred embodiment of hose holder 15 where the hose holder 15 is attached to armrest 205, attached to a portion of seat 200, or attached to base of seat 210, and not anchored to liquid container support 5 at one end. Using a method of the present invention, the person is more readily able to reach and access the water, liquids, or beverages with his or her hand while in the seat by pulling the hose 30 closer to his or her natural sitting position in the seat. Using a method of the present invention, the person does not have to bend around or stretch his or her arm and body to pull the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 from a less comfortable position farther towards the back of the seat as the mouth piece 35 and the end of hose 30 have been adjusted sufficiently towards the front of the seat through hose holder 15.
In FIG. 16, the person is able to drink from mouth piece 35 that is attached to hose 30 from the liquid container 10. Optional hose end clip 40 can be anchored to either mouth piece 35 or hose 30 near the end where the person would stow hose 30 when not being drunk from. Hose end clip 40 can be easily attached and detached from optional hose end mount 45 or hose holder 15 so that the person may stow the hose 30 when not drinking, then pull the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 closer to his or her mouth to drink water, liquids, or beverages while sitting in the seat; once the person begins to drink water, liquids, or beverages, the person is still able to perform routine functions while sitting, such as facing straight forward, turning his or her head from side-to-side, or continuing with office work, school work, or any activities he or she is completing while sitting. Then, after drinking the water, liquids, or beverages, the person can return the hose 30 to be attached to hose holder 15 in a convenient spot so that hose 30 is in a readily accessible location for the next time he or she would like to take another drink of water, liquids, or beverages. In the preferred embodiment, hose tie down on back of seat 55 is used as in FIG. 16. In the preferred embodiment, strap supports 60 are not used as in FIG. 16.
In FIG. 16, the portions of the seat 200 and amirest 205 are shown for illustrative purposes of attaching the invention to. The seat 200 is where a person typically sits. The seat in this illustration in FIG. 16 has an armrest 205. The base of the seat 210 is used to hold up the seat 200, but the base of the seat 210 is not shown in FIG. 16 given the view.
FIG. 17 is a view of the overall system and the device of the present invention from the side of a seat with the hose holder 15 attached to the seat. The seat in this illustration in FIG. 17 has an amirest. FIG. 17 is the present invention using the components in a similar fashion as described in FIG. 4, however, FIGS. 14-17 are views of the preferred embodiment of top seat attachment straps 20, bottom seat attachment straps 25, and hose holder 15 (bottom seat attachment straps 25 are not visible in FIG. 16 given the view; top seat attachment straps 20 are not visible in FIG. 17 given the view), as well as FIGS. 14-17 do not utilize not utilize optional hose tie down 50, optional strap supports 60, optional strap support holders 65, and optional vertical position adjuster 70 in the preferred embodiment. Additional components not visible in FIG. 17 given the view are used in a similar fashion as in FIG. 14.
In FIG. 17, liquid container support 5 can be attached to the back of a seat in order to support liquid container 10. In the preferred embodiment, the liquid container support 5 is attached to the back of the seat by top seat attachment straps 20 that are intended to go over the top of the seat, then around to the front of the seat, and then attach to bottom seat attachment straps 25 in the front of the seat as in FIG. 17. In the preferred embodiment, the liquid container support 5 is attached to the back of the seat by bottom seat attachment straps 25 that are intended to go around the bottom portion of the seat, then around to the front of the seat with top seat attachment straps 20 attached in the front of the seat to bottom seat attachment straps 25, and then back around to the back of the seat and attach back to liquid container support 5 as in FIG. 17. In the preferred embodiment, a combination of both the top seat attachment straps 20 and bottom seat attachment straps 25 are used. Bottom seat attachment straps 25 are shown going across the side of the seat in FIG. 17.
In FIG. 17, the hose holder 15 is used to position the hose 30 in a readily accessible location for the person to reach and grab the hose 30 to drink the water, liquids, or beverages. In this illustrative example, the hose holder 15 has been adjusted to a length to put the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 in a convenient position towards the end of the armrest 205 near the front of the seat. In this illustrative example in FIG. 17, the hose holder 15 has been adjusted to put hose 30 and mouth piece 35 below where a person would typically hit hose 30 and mouth piece 35 with his or her elbows when on the armrest 205 in the seat. In the preferred embodiment as in FIG. 17, the hose holder 15 is attached to amirest 205, attached to a portion of seat 200, or attached to base of seat 210, and not anchored to liquid container support 5 at one end. FIGS. 14-29 use the preferred embodiment of hose holder 15 where the hose holder 15 is attached to armrest 205, attached to a portion of seat 200, or attached to base of seat 210, and not anchored to liquid container support 5 at one end. Using a method of the present invention, the person is more readily able to reach and access the water, liquids, or beverages with his or her hand while in the seat by pulling the hose 30 closer to his or her natural sitting position in the seat. Using a method of the present invention, the person does not have to bend around or stretch his or her arm and body to pull the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 from a less comfortable position farther towards the back of the seat as the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 have been adjusted sufficiently towards the front of the seat through hose holder 15. Similarly, the person does not have to stretch to reach low towards the bottom of the seat, towards the ground, or down far below armrest 205 to pull the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 as the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 have been raised to a position on the seat with sufficient height. Using a method of the present invention, the person has the potential to move his or her elbows around while in the seat, either around on the armrest 205 or around while sitting in the seat, as the hose holder 15 can place the hose 30 in a position where his or elbows generally would not touch or not readily touch the hose holder 15, hose 30, or mouth piece 35.
In FIG. 17, the person is able to drink from the mouth piece 35 that is attached to hose 30 from the liquid container 10. Optional hose end clip 40 can be anchored to either mouth piece 35 or hose 30 near the end where the person would stow hose 30 when not being drunk from. The hose end clip 40 can be easily attached and detached from the optional hose end mount 45 or hose holder 15 so that the person may stow the hose 30 when not drinking, then pull the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 closer to his or her mouth to drink water, liquids, or beverages while sitting in the seat; once the person begins to drink water, liquids, or beverages, the person is still able to perform routine functions while sitting, such as facing straight forward, turning his or her head from side-to-side, or continuing with office work, school work, or any activities he or she is completing while sitting. Then, after drinking the water, liquids, or beverages, the person can return the hose 30 to be attached to hose holder 15 in a convenient spot so that hose 30 is in a readily accessible location for the next time he or she would like to take another drink of water, liquids, or beverages. This method also allows for additional excess or slack in the hose 30 so that a person is readily able to pull the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 to his or her mouth in a natural sitting position and the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 are able to reach his or her mouth while sitting in the seat. The use of the hose holder 15, hose 30, optional hose end clip 40, and optional hose end mount 45 help allow for the excess or slack in hose 30 so hose 30 can be extended to reach the mouth of the person. In the preferred embodiment, hose tie down on back of seat 55 is used as in FIG. 17. In the preferred embodiment, strap supports 60 are not used as in FIG. 17.
In FIG. 17, the portions of the seat 200, armrest 205, and base of seat 210 are shown for illustrative purposes of attaching the invention to. The seat 200 is where a person typically sits. The seat in this illustration in FIG. 17 has an armrest 205. The base of the seat 210 is used to hold up the seat 200.
FIG. 18 is a view of the overall system and the device of the present invention from the back of a seat with the hose holder 15 attached to the seat. The seat in this illustration does not have an armrest. FIGS. 18-19 represent different views of the same seat without an armrest. FIG. 18 is the present invention using the components in a similar fashion as described in FIG. 5, however, FIGS. 18-19 are views of the preferred embodiment of top seat attachment straps 20, bottom seat attachment straps 25, and hose holder 15 (top seat attachment straps 20 are not visible in FIG. 19 given the view), as well as FIGS. 18-19 do not utilize not utilize optional hose tie down 50, optional strap supports 60, optional strap support holders 65, and optional vertical position adjuster 70 in the preferred embodiment. FIGS. 18-19 represent a seat without an amirest and longer height or top of seat 200 relative to FIGS. 14-17. In the preferred embodiment, the hose holder 15 is attached to amirest 205, attached to a portion of seat 200, or attached to base of seat 210, and not anchored to liquid container support 5 at one end. In FIG. 18, the hose holder 15 is attached to a portion of seat 200, and not anchored to liquid container support 5 at one end.
In FIG. 18, liquid container support 5 can be attached to the back of a seat in order to support liquid container 10. The present invention uniquely allows for the liquid container support 5 to be attached to the back of a variety of different seat heights, widths, depths, sizes, shapes, materials, and types. In the preferred embodiment, the liquid container support 5 is attached to the back of the seat by top seat attachment straps 20 that are intended to go over the top of the seat, then around to the front of the seat, and then attach to bottom seat attachment straps 25 in the front of the seat as in FIG. 18. In the preferred embodiment, the liquid container support 5 is attached to the back of the seat by bottom seat attachment straps 25 that are intended to go around the bottom portion of the seat, then around to the front of the seat with top seat attachment straps 20 attached in the front of the seat to bottom seat attachment straps 25, and then back around to the back of the seat and attach back to liquid container support 5 as in FIG. 18. In the preferred embodiment, the liquid container support 5 is attached using a combination of both top seat attachment straps 20 and bottom seat attachment straps 25. In the preferred embodiment in FIG. 18, top seat attachment straps 20 and bottom seat attachment straps 25 are used to help adjust i) the position of top seat attachment straps 20 over the top of the seat, and ii) the height or position of liquid container support 5 on the back of the seat through lengthening or shortening top seat attachment straps 20. In the preferred embodiment, liquid container support 5 uses top seat attachment straps 20 and bottom seat attachment straps 25 to adjust to different heights on the back of the seat as in FIG. 18; this method allows the system and device to be able to adjust to a variety of different seat heights, widths, depths, sizes, shapes, materials, and types by customizing the fitting to the seat. Top seat attachment strap fasteners 75 is one or more optional fasteners, buckles, ladder lock sliders, clips, clasps, or any objects that would allow for top seat attachment straps 20 to be attached, secured, or fastened to the liquid container support 5 or for top seat attachment straps 20 to complete the connection to the other portions of top seat attachment straps 20. In certain embodiments, top seat attachment straps 20 can be adjusted to strengthen or loosen the hold to the seat by making the straps tighter or looser through top seat attachment strap fasteners 75. Top seat attachment straps 20 can have excess length of the straps to allow for smaller or larger seats, and in certain embodiments, the excess length of top seat attachment straps 20 is at the end where optional top seat attachment strap fasteners 75 attach, thus close to liquid container support 5. Using a method of the present invention, liquid container support 5 can be adjusted to different heights on the back of the seat and this also allows the system and device to be able to adjust to a variety of different seat heights, widths, depths, sizes, shapes, materials, and types by using top seat attachment straps 20. Similarly, bottom seat attachment strap fastener 80 is one or more optional fasteners, buckles, ladder lock sliders, clips, clasps, or any objects that would allow for bottom seat attachment straps 25 to be attached, secured, or fastened to the liquid container support 5 or for bottom seat attachment straps 25 to complete a loop and the connection to the other portions of bottom seat attachment straps 25. In certain embodiments, bottom seat attachment straps 25 can be adjusted to strengthen or loosen the hold to the seat by making the straps tighter or looser through bottom seat attachment strap fasteners 80. The bottom seat attachment straps 25 can have excess length of the straps to allow for smaller or larger seats. Using a method of the present invention, liquid container support 5 can be adjusted to different heights on the back of the seat and this also allows the system and device to be able to adjust to a variety of different seat heights, widths, depths, sizes, shapes, materials, and types by using bottom seat attachment straps 25. Liquid container support 5 is designed to be flexible to attach to a variety of seat heights, widths, depths, sizes, shapes, materials, and types, while at the same time allowing the liquid container support 5 to have an adjustable height or position on the back of the seat.
In FIG. 18, the portions of the seat 200 and base of seat 210 are shown for illustrative purposes of attaching the invention to. The seat 200 is where a person typically sits. The base of the seat 210 is used to hold up the seat 200.
FIG. 19 is a view of the overall system and the device of the present invention from the side of a seat with the hose holder 15 attached to the seat. The seat in this illustration does not have an armrest. FIGS. 18-19 represent different views of the same seat without an armrest. FIG. 19 is the present invention using the components in a similar fashion as described in FIG. 6, however, FIGS. 18-19 are views of the preferred embodiment of top seat attachment straps 20, bottom seat attachment straps 25, and hose holder 15 (top seat attachment straps 20 are not visible in FIG. 19 given the view), as well as FIGS. 18-19 do not utilize not utilize optional hose tie down 50, optional strap supports 60, optional strap support holders 65, and optional vertical position adjuster 70 in the preferred embodiment. FIGS. 18-19 represent a seat without an amirest and longer height or top of seat 200 relative to FIGS. 14-17. In the preferred embodiment, the hose holder 15 is attached to amirest 205, attached to a portion of seat 200, or attached to base of seat 210, and not anchored to liquid container support 5 at one end. In FIG. 18, the hose holder 15 is attached to a portion of seat 200, and not anchored to liquid container support 5 at one end. In FIG. 19, the hose holder 15 is attached to a portion of seat 200 by having hose holder 15 wrapped around the outside of the cushion of the seat 200. Additional components not visible in FIG. 19 given the view are used in a similar fashion as in FIG. 14.
In FIG. 19, liquid container support 5 can be attached to the back of a seat in order to support liquid container 10. The hose holder 15 is used to position the hose 30 in a readily accessible location for the person to reach and grab the hose 30 to drink the water, liquids, or beverages. In this illustrative example, the hose holder 15 has been adjusted to a length to put the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 in a convenient position towards the front of the seat where it is more accessible to be reached by the person sitting in the seat. In this illustrative example in FIG. 19, the hose holder 15 has been attached around the front portion of seat 200. In the preferred embodiment as in FIG. 19, the hose holder 15 is attached to amirest 205, attached to a portion of seat 200, or attached to base of seat 210, and not anchored to liquid container support 5 at one end. FIGS. 14-29 use the preferred embodiment of hose holder 15 where the hose holder 15 is attached to armrest 205, attached to a portion of seat 200, or attached to base of seat 210, and not anchored to liquid container support 5 at one end. Using a method of the present invention, the person is more readily able to reach and access the water, liquids, or beverages with his or her hand while in the seat by pulling the hose 30 closer to his or her natural sitting position in the seat. Using a method of the present invention, the person does not have to bend around or stretch his or her arm and body to pull the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 from a less comfortable position farther towards the back of the seat as the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 have been adjusted sufficiently towards the front of the seat through hose holder 15. In this illustrative example, the mouth piece 35 is at a height similar to that of liquid container 10. The height of liquid container support 5 and liquid container 10 relative to mouth piece 35 can be adjusted to make the delivery of water, liquids, or beverages require less suction or more suction from the mouth by a person when taking a drink. Placing the liquid container support 5 and liquid container 10 higher than mouth piece 35 requires less suction to from the person drink water, liquids, or beverages due to gravity, but can lead to potential spilling of water, liquids, or beverages from mouth piece 35. Placing the liquid container support 5 and liquid container 10 lower than mouth piece 35 requires more suction from the person to drink water, liquids, or beverages, but makes, spilling of water, liquids, or beverages from mouth piece 35 less likely. In FIG. 19, liquid container support 5 and liquid container 10 are at a similar height to mouth piece 35.
In FIG. 19, this method of allowing the person to readily access the water, liquids, or beverages with his or her hand while in the seat by pulling the hose 30 closer to his or her natural sitting position in the seat, drink from the hose 30 or mouth piece 35 (including the potential to drink hands-free after inserting hose 30 or mouth piece 35 into his or her mouth), and then return the hose 30 to a position not directly on the body of the person after drinking is beneficial. The person can readily access water, liquids, or beverages while seated, perform necessary tasks while in the seat such as office or school work, and is still able to drink water, liquids, or beverages from liquid container 10. Then, after drinking the water, liquids, or beverages, the person can return the hose 30 to be attached to hose holder 15 in a convenient spot so that hose 30 is in a readily accessible location for the next time he or she would like to take another drink of water, liquids, or beverages. The person may continue on with any activity the person was completing in the seat without potentially being distracted. This method allows for convenient and easy access to water, liquids, or beverages while seated. This method also allows for additional excess or slack in the hose 30 so that a person is readily able to pull the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 to his or her mouth in a natural sitting position and the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 are able to reach his or her mouth while sitting in the seat. The use of the hose holder 15, hose 30, optional hose end clip 40, and optional hose end mount 45 help allow for the excess or slack in hose 30. The amount of excess or slack in hose 30 is shown for illustrative purposes and additional slack in hose 30 could be added or removed by lengthening or shortening the hose 30. The system and device allow for a method for the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 to be off the body of the person when not being drunk from. The system and device allow for a method to help prevent the person from requiring his or her hands after inserting hose 30 or mouth piece 35 into his or her mouth to consume the water, liquids, or beverages. The system and device allow for a method to help reduce the probability that the water, liquids, or beverages are in a position where the water, liquids, or beverages can readily be spilled. The system and device allow for a method for easy stowage and access of the water delivery mechanism by having hose 30 where it can be easily reached when the person is thirsty and would like his or her next drink of water, liquids, or beverages. The system and device allow for the liquid container 10 to be out of a person's way when sitting in a seat by attaching to the back of a seat through liquid container support 5. The system and device allow for the liquid container 10, which can be heavy when filled up with water especially for a larger capacity liquid container 10, to be attached to the back of a seat through liquid container support 5; a seat generally can hold significant weight, so attaching liquid container 10 to the back of a seat through liquid container support 5 uses a secure object, the seat, to attach to. The system and device allow for a method where the person does not have to lift liquid container 10, which can be heavy when filled with water, to drink in the seat, but instead the person just needs to pull the hose 30 closer to his or her natural sitting position in the seat, drink from the hose 30 or mouth piece 35, and thus not possibly strain from lifting a potentially heavy liquid container 10 filled with water multiple times a day. The system and device allow for movement of the seat from a person in the seat, for example the person turning from side-to-side in the seat rapidly, while at the same time maintaining the liquid container 10 securely onto the seat (and liquid container 10 not falling onto the ground) using liquid container support 5, and through use of top seat attachment straps 20 and bottom seat attachment straps 25. The liquid container support 5 attaches securely to the seat so that the liquid container 10 will be attached securely and not readily come free and fall out such as when a person reclines in a seat or if the seat was to hit a bump. FIG. 28 is a view using multiple top seat attachment straps 20 attached to the outside of the lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 on the opposite side of the seat to reduce the likelihood of liquid container 10 falling out of the lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 and onto the ground.
In FIG. 19, the portions of the seat 200 and base of seat 210 are shown for illustrative purposes of attaching the invention to. The seat 200 is where a person typically sits. The base of the seat 210 is used to hold up the seat 200.
FIG. 20 is a view of an example of one embodiment of liquid container 10. FIGS. 20-21 contain additional details of the liquid container 10 and the connections of liquid container 10 to the hose 30 in an enlarged view. Liquid container 10 in FIG. 20 is a container or bottle typically made of plastic, polymers, metal, glass, silicone, composites, or similar material that can hold water, liquids, or beverages. Liquid container 10 is supported by liquid container support 5 with a lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 to hold or contain the liquid container 10 in FIGS. 20-21. FIGS. 20-21 represent different container example types of liquid container 10 to be supported by liquid container support 5 with the lower portion or bag of the liquid container support 5. FIGS. 20-21 are views of the preferred embodiment of top seat attachment straps 20, bottom seat attachment straps 25, and hose holder 15 (hose holder 15 is not visible in FIGS. 20-21 given the view). FIGS. 20-21 provide different embodiments of top seat attachment straps 20, bottom seat attachment straps 25, and hose holder 15 than in FIGS. 7-8. FIG. 20 is the present invention using the components in a similar fashion as described in FIG. 7, however, FIGS. 20-21 are views of the preferred embodiment of top seat attachment straps 20, bottom seat attachment straps 25, and hose holder 15 (hose holder 15 is not visible in FIGS. 20-21 given the view), as well as FIGS. 20-21 do not utilize not utilize optional hose tie down 50, optional strap supports 60, optional strap support holders 65, and optional vertical position adjuster 70 in the preferred embodiment. Additional components not visible in FIG. 20 given the view are used in a similar fashion as in FIG. 14.
FIG. 20 is the present invention using the components in a similar fashion as described in FIG. 14, but has additional details of the liquid container 10 and the connections of liquid container 10 to the hose 30 included as part of FIGS. 7-8, FIGS. 11-12, FIGS. 20-21, and FIGS. 24-25 as FIGS. 7-8, FIGS. 11-12, FIGS. 20-21, and FIGS. 24-25 are enlarged views; FIG. 14 shows the overall liquid container 10 and not the details shown in FIGS. 7-8, FIGS. 11-12, FIGS. 20-21, and FIGS. 24-25. For illustrative purposes, liquid container support 5 is being shown with transparency on its lower portion or bag to show examples of where liquid container 10 can be inserted into the lower portion or bag of the liquid container support 5 in FIGS. 20-21.
In FIG. 20, the liquid container support 5 can be attached to the back of the seat through either top seat attachment straps 20, bottom seat attachment straps 25, or a combination of both top seat attachment straps 20 and bottom seat attachment straps 25. The hose holder 15 is used to position the hose 30 in a readily accessible location for the person to reach and grab the hose 30 to drink the water, liquids, or beverages. In the preferred embodiment, the hose holder 15 is attached to armrest 205, attached to a portion of seat 200, or attached to base of seat 210, and not anchored to liquid container support 5 at one end. Hose holder 15 is not visible in FIG. 20 given the view.
In FIG. 20, liquid container 10 is the overall container used to hold water, liquids, or beverages inside of it, and can have subcomponents. The outer shell 100 of the container or bottle is typically made of plastic, polymers, metal, glass, silicone, composites, or similar material and can hold water, liquids, or beverages inside of it. Hose end connector 105 is attached to the end of hose 30. Hose end connector 105 is at the end of hose 30 near liquid container 10 and is designed to screw or connect hose 30 to liquid container 10 through liquid container connector 110 of liquid container 10. Liquid container connector 110 is part of liquid container 10 and is designed to screw or connect liquid container 10 to hose 30 through hose end connector 105 of hose 30. In certain embodiments, the liquid container connector 110 may be shaped so a person could also drink from liquid connector 110 of liquid container 10 when not using the hose 30. In certain embodiments, the end of hose 30 near liquid container 10 may be designed to connect directly to liquid container 10 without using hose end connector 105 by pushing hose 30 directly into liquid connector 110. In certain embodiments, the end of hose 30 near liquid container 10 may be designed to connect directly to liquid container 10 without using hose end connector 105 or liquid connector 110 by pushing hose 30 directly into lid 120. In certain embodiments, the end of hose 30 near liquid container 10 may be designed to connect directly to liquid container 10 without using hose end connector 105 or liquid connector 110, and for hose 30 to function in a similar manner as straw 115 of liquid container 10 by pushing hose 30 directly into lid 120 and pushing hose 30 to bottom or near the bottom of liquid container 10. In certain embodiments, hose end connector 105 of hose 30 is designed to connect to liquid container 10 via pushing directly onto liquid container 10 and using friction or a seal. In certain embodiments, liquid connector 110 can be contained as part of lid 120. Liquid container 10 can be attached to hose 30 by screwing or connecting hose end connector 105 of hose 30 to liquid container connector 110 of liquid container 10. Liquid container 10 can be detached from hose 30 by unscrewing or removing the connection of hose end connector 105 of hose 30 from liquid container connector 110 of liquid container 10. For illustrative purposes, FIG. 20 shows transparency of liquid container connector 110 screwing or connecting into hose end connector 105. Using a method of the present invention, the liquid container 10 can be removed by detaching liquid container 10 from hose 30 and pulling liquid container 10 out from liquid container support 5 to refill liquid container 10 with additional water, liquids, or beverages or to clean liquid container 10 as well as to replace the previous liquid container 10 with a new liquid container 10. Thus, the majority of the device, such as parts for liquid container support 5, hose holder 15, top seat attachment straps 20, bottom seat attachment straps 25, hose 30, mouth piece 35, optional hose end clip 40, optional hose end mount 45, optional hose tie down on back of seat 55, optional top seat attachment strap fasteners 75, optional bottom seat attachment strap fastener 80, and hose end connector 105 of hose 30 can be left attached to the back of the seat on the top portion (part of seat 200) when liquid container 10 needs to be removed to refill or clean liquid container 10 as well as to replace the previous liquid container 10 with a new liquid container 10 (see FIG. 14 for additional components not visible in FIG. 20 given the view).
In FIG. 20, straw 115 is a straw within liquid container 10 that connects to the lid 120 and to liquid container connector 110. Straw 115 is used so that the person may drink the water, liquids, or beverages until they reach the bottom or near the bottom of liquid container 10. The lid 120 is used to seal the liquid container 10 so that the water, liquids, or beverages do not leak or escape from liquid container 10. The lid 120 can screw or attach onto the top of the outer shell 100 of liquid container 10. In one embodiment, the lid 120 may contain an optional small air inlet and outlet to allow air to enter the liquid container 10 when a person is drinking or additional air to escape from liquid container 10. In the certain embodiments, the optional blow valve 125 may contain an optional small air inlet and outlet to allow air to enter the liquid container 10 when a person is drinking or additional air to escape from liquid container 10. Blow valve 125 is an optional valve that can be screwed on or off of liquid container 10 to provide a space for air to enter so that hose 30 may be cleared of excess water, liquids, or beverages prior to removing liquid container 10 for refilling, cleaning, or replacing liquid container 10. In the certain embodiments, blow valve 125 is used to clear hose 30 of excess water, liquids, or beverages. In certain embodiments, the optional small air inlet and outlet on lid 120 could be used to clear hose 30 of excess water, liquids, or beverages. The liquid container connector 110 and optional blow valve 125 can be attached to the lid 120. The liquid container 10 can be easily pulled out and placed back into the lower portion or bag of the liquid container support 5 as in FIG. 20. In some embodiments, the lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 may have a pull tie so that it can be closed tightly onto liquid container 10. Using a method of the present invention, blow valve 125 can be removed or opened from lid 120 or the optional small air inlet and outlet of lid 120 can be removed or opened while hose 30 is attached to liquid container 10 via connecting hose end connector 105 of hose 30 to liquid container connector 110 of liquid container 10. Removing the blow valve 125 or removing optional small air inlet and outlet of lid 120 allows additional air to be able to escape from inside outer shell 100 of liquid container 10 to clear the hose 30 of excess water, liquids, or beverages prior to removing liquid container 10. In one embodiment, the person may blow through hose 30 or mouth piece 35 described in FIG. 14 using his or her mouth to force air into hose 30 and mouth piece 35 so that the excess water, liquids, or beverages are pushed from mouth piece 35, down hose 30, back through connecting hose end connector 105 of hose 30, through liquid container connector 110 of liquid container 10, down through straw 115, and into the inside of outer shell 100 of liquid container 10; thus the excess water, liquids, or beverages are pushed from mouth piece 35 and hose 30 back into liquid container 10. In another embodiment, there is the ability to open an optional air inlet at the end of mouth piece 35 or hose 30 to further let air into hose 30 and mouth piece 35. Thus, the excess water, liquids, or beverages contained in hose 30 and mouth piece 35 can be pushed back into liquid container 10 after a person blows air into hose 30 or mouth piece 35 using his or her mouth or by opening the optional air inlet at the end of mouth piece 35 or hose 30. This method allows a person to get the excess water, liquids, or beverages contained in hose 30 and mouth piece 35 into liquid container 10 prior to removing liquid container 10 for refilling, cleaning, or replacing so that this excess water, liquids, or beverages does not spill out of hose 30 back through connecting hose end connector 105. This method is beneficial as spilling could result in possible damage to the seat, floor, or items around the seat. Additionally, this method allows the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 to get air in hose 30 and mouth piece 35 prior to detaching liquid container 10 as the excess water, liquids, or beverages is pushed out of the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 by a person blowing into the hose 30 or mouth piece 35 or by opening an optional air inlet at the end of mouth piece 35 or hose 30; by getting air into the hose 30 and mouth piece 35, the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 are able to dry out, which helps reduce potential mold and allows hose 30 and mouth piece 35 to last a longer time before each needs to be cleaned or replaced. This method also allows for hose 30 to be left attached to liquid container support 5 so that connecting hose end connector 105 of hose 30 is ready to be re-attached to liquid container connector 110 of liquid container 10 once the liquid container 10 has been refilled, cleaned, or replaced. Using a method of the present invention, a person could drink a full bottle of liquid container 10 multiple times a day by simply refilling liquid container 10 and connecting it back to hose 30. For example, the person would not have the hassle of strapping liquid container support 5 back to the seat or repositioning hose holder 15 into an appropriate location once liquid container support 5 and hose holder 15 are positioned in a convenient location for the person on the seat. Additionally, this method potentially allows for a liquid container 10 to be a container or bottle typically made of plastic, polymers, metal, glass, silicone, composites, or similar material that can hold water, liquids, or beverages described in FIG. 20 that could be easier to wash and potentially safe for the dishwasher. In certain embodiments, an easier to wash liquid container 10 allows more convenience as a routine, daily-use solution to drink water, liquids, and beverages. A potential dishwasher safe liquid container 10 makes use of the device and system convenient for a person who often sits in a seat on a daily basis easier to get his or her necessary hydration each day. In certain embodiments, the optional blow valve 125 may be shaped so a person could also drink from blow valve 125 of liquid container 10 when not using the hose 30.
In FIG. 20 and using an additional method of the present invention, the liquid container 10, hose 30, mouth piece 35, optional hose end clip 40, and hose end connector 105 of hose 30 can be removed from liquid container support 5 and the majority of the device to allow a different person to sit in the seat. The different person could have a different liquid container 10, hose 30, mouth piece 35, optional hose end clip 40, and hose end connector 105 of hose 30 than the previous person, but still utilize the same seat and same liquid container support 5 and the majority of the device as the previous person. Similar to the previous method, the majority of the device, such as parts for liquid container support 5, hose holder 15, top seat attachment straps 20, bottom seat attachment straps 25, optional hose end mount 45, optional hose tie down on back of seat 55, optional top seat attachment strap fasteners 75, and optional bottom seat attachment strap fastener 80 can be left attached to the back of the seat on the top portion (part of seat 200) when liquid container 10, hose 30, mouth piece 35, optional hose end clip 40, and hose end connector 105 of hose 30 need to be removed so a different person can sit in the seat and drink from a different liquid container 10 (see FIG. 14 for additional components not visible in FIG. 20 given the view).
FIG. 21 is a view of an example of another embodiment of liquid container 10. FIGS. 20-21 contain additional details of the liquid container 10 and the connections of liquid container 10 to the hose 30 in an enlarged view. Liquid container 10 in FIG. 21 is a container, bladder, or hydration reservoir typically made of plastic, polymers, rubber, silicone, composites, or similar material that can hold water, liquids, or beverages. Liquid container 10 is supported by liquid container support 5 with a lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 to hold or contain the liquid container 10. FIGS. 20-21 represent different container example types of liquid container 10 to be supported by liquid container support 5 with the lower portion or bag of the liquid container support 5. FIGS. 20-21 are views of the preferred embodiment of top seat attachment straps 20, bottom seat attachment straps 25, and hose holder 15 (hose holder 15 is not visible in FIGS. 20-21 given the view). FIGS. 20-21 provide different embodiments of top seat attachment straps 20, bottom seat attachment straps 25, and hose holder 15 than in FIGS. 7-8. FIG. 21 is the present invention using the components in a similar fashion as described in FIG. 8, however, FIGS. 20-21 are views of the preferred embodiment of top seat attachment straps 20, bottom seat attachment straps 25, and hose holder 15 (hose holder 15 is not visible in FIGS. 20-21 given the view), as well as FIGS. 20-21 do not utilize not utilize optional hose tie down 50, optional strap supports 60, optional strap support holders 65, and optional vertical position adjuster 70 in the preferred embodiment. Additional components not visible in FIG. 21 given the view are used in a similar fashion as in FIG. 14.
FIG. 21 is the present invention using the components in a similar fashion as described in FIG. 14, but has additional details of the liquid container 10 and the connections of liquid container 10 to the hose 30 included as part of FIGS. 7-8, FIGS. 11-12, FIGS. 20-21, and FIGS. 24-25 as FIGS. 7-8, FIGS. 11-12, FIGS. 20-21, and FIGS. 24-25 are enlarged views; FIG. 14 shows the overall liquid container 10 and not the details shown in FIGS. 7-8, FIGS. 11-12, FIGS. 20-21, and FIGS. 24-25. For illustrative purposes, liquid container support 5 is being shown with transparency on its lower portion or bag to show examples of where liquid container 10 can be inserted into the lower portion or bag of the liquid container support 5 in FIGS. 20-21.
In FIG. 21, the liquid container support 5 can be attached to the back of the seat through either top seat attachment straps 20, bottom seat attachment straps 25, or a combination of both top seat attachment straps 20 and bottom seat attachment straps 25. The hose holder 15 is used to position the hose 30 in a readily accessible location for the person to reach and grab the hose 30 to drink the water, liquids, or beverages. In the preferred embodiment, the hose holder 15 is attached to armrest 205, attached to a portion of seat 200, or attached to base of seat 210, and not anchored to liquid container support 5 at one end. Hose holder 15 is not visible in FIG. 21 given the view.
In FIG. 21, liquid container 10 is the overall container used to hold water, liquids, or beverages inside of it, and can have subcomponents. The bladder outer material 150 is the outer portion of liquid container 10 and is made of plastic, polymers, rubber, silicone, composites, or similar material that is designed to hold water, liquids, or beverages inside of it. Hose end connector 105 is attached to the end of hose 30. Hose end connector 105 is at the end of hose 30 near liquid container 10 and is designed to screw or connect to liquid container 10 via bladder outlet 155 of liquid container 10. Bladder outlet 155 is part of liquid container 10 and is designed to screw or connect liquid container 10 to hose 30 through hose end connector 105 of hose 30. Liquid container 10 can be attached to hose 30 by screwing or connecting hose end connector 105 of hose 30 to bladder outlet 155 of liquid container 10. In certain embodiments, the end of hose 30 near liquid container 10 may be designed to connect directly to liquid container 10 without using hose end connector 105 by pushing hose 30 directly into bladder outlet 155. In certain embodiments, the end of hose 30 near liquid container 10 may be designed to connect directly to liquid container 10 without using hose end connector 105 or bladder outlet 155 by pushing hose 30 directly into bladder hose inlet 165 or bladder lid 170. In certain embodiments, hose end connector 105 of hose 30 is designed to connect to liquid container 10 via pushing directly onto liquid container 10 and using friction or a seal. In certain embodiments, bladder outlet 155 can be contained as part of bladder hose inlet 165. Liquid container 10 can be detached from hose 30 by unscrewing or removing the connection of hose end connector 105 of hose 30 from bladder outlet 155 of liquid container 10. For illustrative purposes, FIG. 21 shows transparency of bladder outlet 155 screwing or connecting into hose end connector 105. Using a method of the present invention, the liquid container 10 can be removed by detaching liquid container 10 from hose 30, detaching optional bladder support clip 180, and pulling liquid container 10 out from liquid container support 5 to refill liquid container 10 with additional water, liquids, or beverages or to clean liquid container 10 as well as to replace the previous liquid container 10 with a new liquid container 10. Thus, the majority of the device, such as parts for liquid container support 5, hose holder 15, top seat attachment straps 20, bottom seat attachment straps 25, hose 30, mouth piece 35, optional hose end clip 40, optional hose end mount 45, optional hose tie down on back of seat 55, optional top seat attachment strap fasteners 75, optional bottom seat attachment strap fastener 80, and hose end connector 105 of hose 30 can be left attached to the back of the seat on the top portion (part of seat 200) when liquid container 10 needs to be removed to refill or clean liquid container 10 as well as to replace the previous liquid container 10 with a new liquid container 10 (see FIG. 14 for additional components not visible in FIG. 21 given the view).
In FIG. 21, bladder hose 160 is an optional hose emanating from liquid container 10 that connects bladder outlet 155 of liquid container 10 to bladder hose inlet 165 of liquid container 10. In certain embodiments, bladder hose 160 is not used, but instead bladder outlet 155 of liquid container 10 is attached directly to bladder hose inlet 165 of liquid container 10. Bladder hose inlet 165 is where bladder hose 160 enters the bladder outer material 150 of the liquid container 10. The bladder hose 160 is attached to bladder outer material 150 via bladder hose inlet 165. The bladder hose inlet 165 and end of bladder hose 160 are placed towards the bottom of the liquid container 10 so that the person may drink the water, liquids, or beverages until they reach the bottom or near the bottom of liquid container 10. The bladder lid 170 is used to seal the liquid container 10 so that the water, liquids, or beverages do not leak or escape from the liquid container 10. The bladder lid 170 can be embedded into or attached onto the bladder outer material 150 of the liquid container 10 so the bladder lid 170 can be opened or closed, for example by screwing on bladder lid 170 or unscrewing bladder lid 170. Bladder blow valve 175 is an optional valve that can be screwed on or off of liquid container 10 to provide a space for air to escape so that hose 30 may be cleared of excess water, liquids, or beverages prior to removing liquid container 10 for refilling, cleaning, or replacing liquid container 10. In the certain embodiments, bladder blow valve 175 is used to clear hose 30 of excess water, liquids, or beverages. In certain embodiments, bladder lid 170 may be used to clear hose 30 of excess water, liquids, or beverages. Additionally, in some embodiments, liquid container 10 may have an optional small air inlet and outlet to allow air to enter the liquid container 10 so a person can drink from liquid container 10 or additional air to escape from liquid container 10. In certain embodiments, optional small air inlet and outlet of liquid container 10 may be used to clear hose 30 of excess water, liquids, or beverages. The optional bladder blow valve 175 can be attached to bladder lid 170 as in FIG. 21 or elsewhere on bladder outer material 150. In some embodiments, optional bladder support clip 180 can be used to connect liquid container 10 to liquid container support 5 to hold liquid container 10 upright. In certain embodiments, optional bladder support clip 180 is not used, but instead liquid container 10 is just placed into the lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5. Liquid container 10 can be easily pulled out and placed back into the lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 as in FIG. 21 after detaching or reattaching optional bladder support clip 180. In some embodiments, the lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 may have a pull tie so that it can be closed tightly onto liquid container 10. Using a method of the present invention, bladder blow valve 175 can be removed or opened from bladder lid 170, bladder lid 170 may be removed or opened, or the optional small air inlet and outlet on liquid container 10 may be used while hose 30 is attached to liquid container 10 via connecting hose end connector 105 of hose 30 to bladder outlet 155 of liquid container 10. Removing the bladder blow valve 175, removing bladder lid 170, or using the optional small air inlet and outlet on liquid container 10 allows additional air to be able to escape from inside bladder outer material 150 of liquid container 10 to clear the hose 30 of excess water, liquids, or beverages prior to removing liquid container 10. In one embodiment, the person may blow through hose 30 or mouth piece 35 described in FIG. 14 using his or her mouth to force air into mouth piece 35 or hose 30 so that the excess water, liquids, or beverages are pushed from mouth piece 35, down hose 30, back through connecting hose end connector 105 of hose 30, through bladder outlet 155, down through bladder hose 160, back through bladder hose inlet 165, and back inside of the bladder outer material 150 of liquid container 10; thus the excess water, liquids, or beverages are pushed from mouth piece 35 and hose 30 back into liquid container 10. In another embodiment, there is the ability to open an optional air inlet at the end of mouth piece 35 or hose 30 further let air into hose 30 and mouth piece 35. Thus, the excess water, liquids, or beverages contained in hose 30 and mouth piece 35 can be pushed back into liquid container 10 after a person blows air into mouth piece 35 or hose 30 using his or her mouth or by opening the optional air inlet at the end of mouth piece 35 or hose 30. This method allows a person to get the excess water, liquids, or beverages contained in hose 30 and mouth piece 35 into liquid container 10 prior to removing liquid container 10 for refilling, cleaning, or replacing so that this excess water, liquids, or beverages does not spill out of hose 30 back through connecting hose end connector 105. This method is beneficial as spilling could result in possible damage to the seat, floor, or items around the seat. Additionally, this method allows the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 to get air in hose 30 and mouth piece 35 prior to detaching liquid container 10 as the excess water, liquids, or beverages is pushed out of the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 by a person blowing into the mouth piece 35 or by opening the optional air inlet at the end of mouth piece 35 or hose 30; by getting air into the hose 30 and mouth piece 35, the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 are able to dry out, which helps reduce potential mold and allows hose 30 and mouth piece 35 to last a longer time before each needs to be cleaned or replaced. This method also allows for the hose 30 to be left attached to liquid container support 5 so that hose end connector 105 of hose 30 is ready to be re-attached to bladder outlet 155 of liquid container 10 once the liquid container 10 has been refilled, cleaned, or replaced. Using a method of the present invention, a person could drink a full bladder of liquid container 10 multiple times a day by simply refilling liquid container 10 and connecting it back to hose 30. For example, the person would not have the hassle of strapping liquid container support 5 back to the seat or repositioning hose holder 15 into an appropriate location once liquid container support 5 and hose holder 15 are positioned in a convenient location for the person on the seat. Additional components not visible in FIG. 21 given the view are used in a similar fashion as in FIG. 14.
FIG. 22 is a view of the overall system and the device of the present invention from the side of a seat with the hose holder 15 that positions the hose 30 in a different position than in FIGS. 14-17. In FIG. 22, the hose holder 15 places the hose 30 in a lower position on the armrest 205 than in FIG. 17, lowering the end height of hose holder 15 and potentially where mouth piece 35 is located so mouth piece 35 is at a lower end height. The seat in FIG. 22 is the same seat as in FIGS. 14-17, but FIG. 22 shows a different position of the hose holder 15 on the seat than in FIGS. 14-17. The hose holder 15 in FIGS. 1-6, FIGS. 9-10, FIGS. 14-19, FIGS. 22-23, and FIG. 29 utilizing different illustrations of hose holder 15 are not meant to demonstrate all potential hose holder 15 examples, angles, shapes, lengths, sizes, materials, or substitutes. FIGS. 22-23 are views of the preferred embodiment of top seat attachment straps 20, bottom seat attachment straps 25, and hose holder 15 (top seat attachment straps 20 are not visible in FIGS. 22-23 given the view). Additional components not visible in FIG. 22 given the view are used in a similar fashion as in FIG. 14.
In FIG. 22 and the preferred embodiment, the hose holder 15 is attached to armrest 205, attached to a portion of seat 200, or attached to base of seat 210, and not anchored to liquid container support 5 at one end. In FIG. 22, the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 in lower position on the armrest 205, lowering the end height of hose holder 15 and potentially where mouth piece 35 is located than in FIG. 17 relative to the seat. The person can readily access water, liquids, or beverages while seated, perform necessary tasks while in the seat such as office or school work, and is still able to drink water, liquids, or beverages from liquid container 10. Then, after drinking the water, liquids, or beverages, the person can return the hose 30 to be attached to hose holder 15 in a convenient spot so that hose 30 is in a readily accessible location for the next time he or she would like to take another drink of water, liquids, or beverages.
FIG. 23 is a view of the overall system and the device of the present invention from the side of a seat with the hose holder 15 that positions the hose 30 in a different position than in FIGS. 14-17 and FIG. 22. In FIG. 23, the hose holder 15 places the hose 30 in a position on the front portion of the seat 200, not on the armrest 205, putting hose holder 15 closer to the front of the seat and potentially where mouth piece 35 is located so mouth piece 35 is closer to the front of the seat. The seat in FIG. 23 is the same seat as in FIGS. 14-17 and FIG. 22, but FIG. 23 shows hose holder 15 attached to the front portion of the seat, not on the armrest 205 of seat as in FIGS. 14-17 and FIG. 22. Additional components not visible in FIG. 23 given the view are used in a similar fashion as in FIG. 14.
In FIG. 23 and on the preferred embodiment, the hose holder 15 is attached to armrest 205, attached to a portion of seat 200, or attached to base of seat 210, and not anchored to liquid container support 5 at one end. In FIG. 23, the hose 30 and mouth piece 35 are further towards the front of the seat than in FIGS. 14-17 and FIG. 22. The person can readily access water, liquids, or beverages while seated, perform necessary tasks while in the seat such as office or school work, and is still able to drink water, liquids, or beverages from liquid container 10. Then, after drinking the water, liquids, or beverages, the person can return the hose 30 to be attached to hose holder 15 in a convenient spot so that hose 30 is in a readily accessible location for the next time he or she would like to take another drink of water, liquids, or beverages.
FIG. 24 is a view of an example of one embodiment of the liquid container 10 utilizing a container or bottle typically made of plastic, polymers, metal, glass, silicone, composites, or similar material that can hold water, liquids, or beverages. FIGS. 24-25 contain additional details of the liquid container 10 and the connections of liquid container 10 to the hose 30 in an enlarged view. Liquid container 10 is supported by liquid container support 5 without a lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 to hold or contain the liquid container 10; instead of placing liquid container 10 into the lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 as in FIG. 20, liquid container 10 is attached to the outside of liquid container support 5 in FIG. 24. FIGS. 24-25 represent different container example types of liquid container 10 to be supported by liquid container support 5 without a lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 to contain liquid container 10. FIGS. 24-25 are views of the preferred embodiment of top seat attachment straps 20 and bottom seat attachment straps 25. FIGS. 24-25 provide different embodiments of top seat attachment straps 20, bottom seat attachment straps 25, and hose holder 15 than in FIGS. 11-12 (hose holder 15 is shown in FIGS. 11-12 but is not shown in FIGS. 24-25 given the view). FIG. 24 is the present invention using the components in a similar fashion as described in FIG. 11, however, FIGS. 24-25 are views of the preferred embodiment of top seat attachment straps 20, bottom seat attachment straps 25, and hose holder 15 (hose holder 15 is not visible in FIGS. 24-25 given the view), as well as FIGS. 24-25 do not utilize not utilize optional hose tie down 50, optional strap supports 60, optional strap support holders 65, and optional vertical position adjuster 70 in the preferred embodiment. Additional components not visible in FIG. 24 given the view are used in a similar fashion as in FIG. 14.
In FIG. 24 and in some embodiments, optional bottle support clip 130 can be used to attach liquid container 10 to the liquid container support 5. Bottle support clip 130 is one or more optional clips, buttons, buckles, clasps, clamps, fasteners, pins, tie, tie-downs, tacks, hooks, magnetic attachments, or a similar mechanisms to attach or secure liquid container 10 to the liquid container support 5. Instead of placing liquid container 10 into the lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 as in FIG. 20, the liquid container 10 is simply attached via a clip, button, buckle, clasp, clamp, fastener, pin, tie, tie-down, tack, hook, magnetic attachment, or attached in a similar manner so that liquid container 10 can be attached to or detached from the outside of liquid container support 5. Thus, in order to refill, clean, or replace the liquid container 10, the person follows the same process as described in FIG. 20, and additionally needs to detach liquid container 10 from liquid container support 5 using bottle support clip 130 instead of removing liquid container 10 from the lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5. Similarly, to reattach liquid container 10 to liquid container support 5, the person must also reattach liquid container 10 to liquid container support 5 using bottle support clip 130 instead of inserting liquid container 10 into the lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5. Then, the person can reattach the liquid container 10 using liquid container connector 110 of liquid container 10 to hose end connector 105 of hose 30. For illustrative purposes, FIG. 24 shows transparency of liquid container connector 110 of liquid container 10 screwing or connecting into hose end connector 105 of hose 30. Additional components not visible in FIG. 24 given the view are used in a similar fashion as in FIG. 14.
FIG. 25 is a view of an example of another embodiment of the liquid container 10 utilizing a container, bladder, or hydration reservoir typically made of plastic, polymers, rubber, silicone, composites, or similar material that can hold water, liquids, or beverages. FIGS. 24-25 contain additional details of the liquid container 10 and the connections of liquid container 10 to the hose 30 in an enlarged view. Liquid container 10 is supported by liquid container support 5 without a lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 to hold or contain the liquid container 10; instead of also placing liquid container 10 into the lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 as in FIG. 21, liquid container 10 is only attached to the outside of liquid container support 5 in FIG. 25. FIGS. 24-25 represent different container example types of liquid container 10 to be supported by liquid container support 5 without a lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 to contain liquid container 10. FIGS. 24-25 are views of the preferred embodiment of top seat attachment straps 20 and bottom seat attachment straps 25. FIGS. 24-25 provide different embodiments of top seat attachment straps 20, bottom seat attachment straps 25, and hose holder 15 than in FIGS. 11-12 (hose holder 15 is shown in FIGS. 11-12 but is not shown in FIGS. 24-25 given the view). FIG. 25 is the present invention using the components in a similar fashion as described in FIG. 12, however, FIGS. 24-25 are views of the preferred embodiment of top seat attachment straps 20, bottom seat attachment straps 25, and hose holder 15 (hose holder 15 is not visible in FIGS. 24-25 given the view), as well as FIGS. 24-25 do not utilize not utilize optional hose tie down 50, optional strap supports 60, optional strap support holders 65, and optional vertical position adjuster 70 in the preferred embodiment. Additional components not visible in FIG. 25 given the view are used in a similar fashion as in FIG. 14.
In FIG. 25 and in some embodiments, optional bladder support clip 180 can be used to attach liquid container 10 to the liquid container support 5. Bladder support clip 180 is one or more optional clips, buttons, buckles, clasps, clamps, fasteners, pins, ties, tie-downs, tacks, hooks, magnetic attachments, or a similar mechanisms to attach or secure liquid container 10 to the liquid container support 5. Instead of placing liquid container 10 into the lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 as in FIG. 21, the liquid container 10 is simply attached via a clip, button, buckle, clasp, clamp, fastener, pin, tie, tie-down, tack, hook, magnetic attachment, or attached in a similar manner so that liquid container 10 can be attached to or detached from the outside of liquid container support 5. Thus, in order to refill, clean, or replace the liquid container 10, the person follows the same process as described in FIG. 21, but does not need to remove liquid container 10 from the lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5. For illustrative purposes, FIG. 25 shows transparency of bladder outlet 155 screwing or connecting into hose end connector 105. Additional components not visible in FIG. 25 given the view are used in a similar fashion as in FIG. 14.
FIG. 26 is a view of an example of the enlarged view seen in FIGS. 20-21, but with the liquid container 10 removed, such as for refilling or cleaning liquid container 10 as well as for replacing the previous liquid container 10 with a new liquid container 10. FIG. 26 is a view of the preferred embodiment of top seat attachment straps 20 and bottom seat attachment straps 25. FIG. 26 provides a different embodiment of top seat attachment straps 20, bottom seat attachment straps 25, and hose holder 15 than in FIG. 13 (hose holder 15 is shown in FIG. 13 but is not shown in FIG. 26 given the view). Additional components not visible in FIG. 26 given the view are used in a similar fashion as in FIG. 14.
In FIG. 26, liquid container support 5 with a lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 would be used to hold or contain the liquid container 10 if liquid container 10 was not removed. Hose end connector 105 is attached to the end of hose 30. Hose end connector 105 is designed to screw or connect to liquid container 10. Using a method of the present invention, the liquid container 10, which is removed in FIG. 26, can be removed for refilling or cleaning liquid container 10 as well as for replacing the previous liquid container 10 with a new liquid container 10. Thus, the majority of the device, such as parts for liquid container support 5, hose holder 15, top seat attachment straps 20, bottom seat attachment straps 25, hose 30, mouth piece 35, optional hose end clip 40, optional hose end mount 45, optional hose tie down on back of seat 55, optional top seat attachment strap fasteners 75, optional bottom seat attachment strap fastener 80, and hose end connector 105 of hose 30 can be left attached to the back of the seat on the top portion (part of seat 200).
FIG. 27 is a view of an example of the enlarged view seen in FIG. 26, but top seat attachment straps 20 are attached to the outside of the lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 on the opposite side of the seat in another embodiment in FIG. 27. In FIG. 27, by attaching to the outside of the lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 on the opposite side of the seat, liquid container 10 may be less likely to tilt backwards, move around when the seat moves, or potentially fall out of liquid container support 5 onto the ground. Additionally, by attaching to the outside of the lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 on the opposite side of the seat, top seat attachment straps 20 maybe in a more vertical position on the as the top portion of a seat as seats tend to tilt backwards from the base where a person's buttocks generally is to the top portion of the seat where a person's shoulders generally would be. In certain embodiments, top seat attachment straps 20 may have multiple connections to liquid container support 5 to reduce the likelihood of liquid container 10 falling out of the lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 and onto the ground as in FIG. 28. Additional components not visible in FIG. 27 given the view are used in a similar fashion as in FIG. 14.
FIG. 28 is a view of an example of the enlarged view seen in FIG. 27, but top seat attachment straps 20 have multiple connections to liquid container support 5 in FIG. 28 to reduce the likelihood of liquid container 10 falling out of the lower portion or bag of liquid container support 5 and onto the ground. Using top seat attachment straps 20 with multiple connections to liquid container support 5 also helps limit the movement of liquid container 10 and liquid container support 5 on a seat if a person is moving around in the seat, helping reduce potential bumping or damage to the seat from a person moving around in the seat. The system and device allow for movement of the seat from a person in the seat, for example the person turning from side-to-side in the seat rapidly, while at the same time maintaining the liquid container 10 securely onto the seat (and liquid container 10 not falling onto the ground) using liquid container support 5, and through use of top seat attachment straps 20 and bottom seat attachment straps 25. The liquid container support 5 attaches securely to the seat so that the liquid container 10 will be attached securely and not readily come free and fall out such as when a person reclines in a seat or if the seat was to hit a bump. Additional components not visible in FIG. 28 given the view are used in a similar fashion as in FIG. 14.
FIG. 29 is a view of the overall system and the device of the present invention from the side of a seat with the hose holder 15 attached to the seat. The seat in this illustration does not have an armrest. FIG. 29 is the present invention using the components in a similar fashion as described in FIG. 19. In this illustrative example, the hose holder 15 is attached to base of seat 210 in FIG. 29; in FIG. 19, hose holder 15 has been attached around the front portion of seat 200. Additional components not visible in FIG. 29 given the view are used in a similar fashion as in FIG. 14.
It will therefore be readily understood by those persons skilled in the art that the present invention is susceptible to broad utility and application. Many embodiments and adaptations of the present invention other than those herein described, as well as many variations, modifications, and equivalent arrangements, will be apparent from or reasonably suggested by the present invention and the foregoing description thereof, without departing from the substance or scope of the present invention. Accordingly, while the present invention has been described herein in detail in relation to its preferred embodiments, it is to be understood that this disclosure is only illustrative and exemplary of the present invention and is made merely for purposes of providing a full and enabling disclosure of the invention. The foregoing disclosure is not intended or to be construed to limit the present invention or otherwise to exclude any such other embodiments, adaptations, variations, modifications, and equivalent arrangements.
